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Installation

Guide

KINOVA

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Dynamic

arm support O540

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Summary of Contents for 0540

Page 1: ...Installation Guide KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540 ...

Page 2: ...ounting 11 Wheelchair mounting configuration options 15 Mounting the arm support 16 Unmounting the arm support 19 Connecting the arm support controls and power 21 Attaching the brace 23 Placing the arm in the brace 25 KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540 functionalities and controls 26 Adjusting the compensation force 27 Adjusting the tilt 28 Horizontal vertical brake 29 Rotation brake 30 Wireless cont...

Page 3: ...Replacing the arm brace 33 The braces 34 ...

Page 4: ...o move their arms and hands more freely This facilitates many kinds of daily activities such as using a computer or eating Arm supports use mechanisms to compensate for the weight of the user s arm Without having to expend energy to hold up the weight of the arm people with limited function can then use what upper body strength they have to move their arm more easily This can help maintain the mus...

Page 5: ... supports part of the weight of the arm making it easier to perform the movement The device supports the arm through all movements within a 3D region Actions performed while using the arm support are the responsibility of the user Limitations The arm support is intended to be used to help support arm movements during typical everyday activities at home in public or in a typical office environment ...

Page 6: ...rt O540 Installation Guide 6 Symbols used in this guide This section describes the meaning of symbols used in the guide The following symbols are used in this manual Specialized disposal guidelines Pinch point Warning Caution ...

Page 7: ...ons This section describes the specifications of the KINOVA Dynamic arm support O540 Specifications Weight 6600 g 14 5 lb Weight compensation range 600 g to 2300g g 1 3 lb to 5 0 lb Housing size in upwards position W x D x H 17 cm x 10 cm x 85 cm Housing material die cast aluminum and ABS plastic ...

Page 8: ...KINOVA Dynamic Arm Support O540 Installation Guide 8 Arm support safety This section describes safety recommendations for use of the arm support ...

Page 9: ...e secure to hold up your arm The physical controller for the arm support provides the most reliable means of control When wireless control with an Android app is used make sure to keep the physical controller connected as a backup Thearmsupportmayonlybeusedfortheintendedpurpose Anytypeofusewhichisnot specified in this manual will be considered as improper use The customer is solely responsible for...

Page 10: ... of the following main components Rotation frame the frame at the bottom mounting point on which the arm support rotates around a vertical axis Main axle the vertical rotational axle Hip joint the middle rotational point close to the hip Shoulder joint the uppermost rotation axis Upper arm the connection between the shoulder joint and the brace mounting point Brace mounting point where the brace i...

Page 11: ...Some details will depend on the particular wheelchair model Note Final device positioning relative to the user shall always be performed according to clinical personnel guidance in order to ensure compatibility with Care protocol Seating positioning requirements Specific user condition Ensure that clinical personnel are present during the installation to help with ensuring these considerations are...

Page 12: ...lude the screws and rail inserts adapters needed for the installation 2 The mounting arm passes through the rectangular hole of each mounting bracket Loosen the two screws on the side of each mounting bracket slightly to allow space to slide the mounting arm through Once you have the right positioning of the mounting arm horizontally tighten the screws to hold the mounting arm in place 3 At the re...

Page 13: ...ffixing the wheelchair connector The wheelchair connector has four corresponding mounting holes Align the wheelchair connector on the mounting plate so that the mounting holes on the wheelchair connector align with holes on the mounting plate Attach the two pieces with four screws The screws can be secured on the mounting plate side with hexagonal nuts Wheelchair connector mounting plate Wheelchai...

Page 14: ...Arm Support O540 Installation Guide 14 What to do next With the wheelchair connector mounted on the wheelchair you can proceed to mechanically mount the arm support as well as connect the electrical power and controls ...

Page 15: ...irmountingrail or brackets high with the brackets turned around so that the brackets raise the mounting arm Mounting arm bar the mounting arm can be installed in one of two configurations bar high with the mounting arm turned so that the bar is close to the top of the mounting structure or bar low with the mounting arm turned around with the top of the mounting structure raised above the bar Mount...

Page 16: ...support and also provides mechanisms to secure the arm support in place mechanically The wheelchair connector includes a quick release mechanism This mechanism makes it possible to remove the arm support relatively quickly Note Never put anything between the connector pins in the wheelchair connector when the arm support is not mounted This may cause electrical problems Note There is a fuse compar...

Page 17: ...ce the rod on the upper part of the rotation frame into the corresponding slot on the upper part of the wheelchair connector 4 With the rod in the slot and while supporting the weight of the rotation frame allow the rotationframetorotatedownwardsgentlyuntiltheelectricalinterfacesbetweentherotation frame and wheelchair connector come together ...

Page 18: ...p the bottom support on the wheelchair connector so that it latches in place over the bottom of the rotation frame This provides additional support and stability for the arm support What to do next You can now connect power and controls to the wheelchair connector ...

Page 19: ... to be easily and quickly unmounted from the wheelchair connector while leaving the wheelchair connector mounting in place This makes it convenient to take off the arm support for transport Procedure 1 Press in the quick release button on the wheelchair support bottom support This will release the latch holding the bottom support in place 2 Lower the wheelchair connector bottom support off the rot...

Page 20: ...tallation Guide 20 3 While holding the arm support tilt the arm support forward to disconnect the electrical interface of the rotation frame from that of the wheelchair connector 4 Lift the arm support fully off the wheelchair connector ...

Page 21: ...the arm support to battery power one for connecting the arm support controls cable The power and controls signals are then transmitted to the arm support via the wheelchair connector electrical interface Figure 4 Wheelchair connector interfaces The connector ports are distinct preventing connection of the incorrect cable The male connector port on the wheelchair connector accepts the female power ...

Page 22: ...r connector Controller placement Initial commissioning will generally includes placing the controller in a convenient location and securing the controller cable so that it is not in the way during use The controller and cable do not need to be removed for any reason except during a complete dismounting of the product The arm support can be removed from the wheelchair connector without disconnectin...

Page 23: ... are exchangeable between all the arm supports You can easily attach and detach them Procedure 1 The upper arm of the support has to slide into the slot of the hook of the brace Clip Washers Upper arm Slot Hook Upper arm Washers Clip Hook 2 Pull the clip on the brace inwards Slide the hook of the brace so that it goes between the two washers on the end of the upper arm ...

Page 24: ...40 Installation Guide 24 Pull clip back 3 Release the clip and make sure that the clip locks over the head of the bolt on the end of the upper arm The head of the bolt should be visible through the clip Clip locks over head of bolt ...

Page 25: ...upper arm support consists out of non allergic rubber with a stainless steel frame The brace is flexible and can be adjusted to the arm so that it is as comfortable as possible for the user The elbow should be free Upper arm support Brace Elbow If you are not comfortable or sure how to properly place your arm into the brace please contact your local supplier If available depending on the type of b...

Page 26: ...al H V brake Rotation brake Thearmsupportcomeswithacontrollertoadjustthesesettingselectronically Thecontrollerhas six buttons With the controller you can activate the different functions The buttons are especially designed for people with little strength The six button control setup is as follows more compensation less compensation tilt function forward tilt function backward rotation brake horizo...

Page 27: ...the arm support is connected to the power supply and used for the first time you need to hold down one of the compensation buttons for at least 5 seconds This will make an initial connection After this the functions will react without delay as soon as the button is pressed This has to be repeated every time the arm support is disconnected from the power supply When the the compensation level reach...

Page 28: ...d 2 Make it easier for the user to reach forward or pull the arm backward toward the mouth 3 Keep the arm support in a perfect vertical position when the wheelchair is on an incline The tilt function can be activated by pushing the forward tilt or backward tilt button It is possible to hold down the buttons to continuously increase or decrease the tilt up to the minimum or maximum limits Whentheti...

Page 29: ... then be impossible to move the arm To disengage the H V brake hold the button down for 2 seconds If for some reason the H V lock isn t engaged within 2 seconds the H V lock will deactivate You will need to push the button again to reactivate The H V brake is designed to hold a maximum force of 4 5 kg If a larger force is applied the H V brake will disengage automatically This is a safety feature ...

Page 30: ... available The rotation brake is activated by briefly pressing the button once To disengage the rotation brake briefly press the button once The rotation brake is designed to provide resistance hold the user s arm in place in normal use If a large enough force is applied however the rotation brake will slip This is a safety feature to prevent you from injuring your arm when running into an obstacl...

Page 31: ...support you will need to first pair the Android device with the arm support This will only need to be done once after that the Android device will remember the connection details To pair the device to the arm support make sure that the arm support is connected to electrical power and then do the following Note The precise details of some steps carried out on the Android device may vary from device...

Page 32: ... app icon 2 If the Bluetooth is not turned on you will be prompted to allow Bluetooth to be enabled 3 You will be presented with a list of IDs for any arm supports to which you have paired before Select the appropriate arm support from the list to connect and enable wireless control For more information on this app contact your Kinova distributor ...

Page 33: ...itch in a different model of brace Note Bracesareeitherleftarmorrightarmbutnotboth Whileitispossibletoswapinadifferent model of brace it has to be the right arm side for the particular setup Procedure 1 Pull back the clip on the original brace so that it is pulled away from the hook 2 Slide the hook on the brace out from between the washers on the end of the upper arm The original arm is now remov...

Page 34: ...re advanced the brace the more functionality that can be achieved with the brace Several components of the brace are adjustable to achieve a perfect personal fit The right individual adjustment of the brace should only be done by properly trained specialist Differentbracemodelswillbemoreappropriatefordifferentusers Aproperanalysisoftheuser s needs carried out by a trained specialist is recommended...

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