safety notes, warnings, precautions
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It is prohibited to use wheels on the running surface and belt. Thus, no cycles, wheelchairs, inline skates or roller
skis are to be used. Such applications are only allowed on special running machines marked with “r“.
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The safety arch with chest-belt harness and fall stop is prescribed for exercise with any kind of vehicle (bikes,
wheelchairs, handbikes, roller skis, etc.) on the “r” models.
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Treadmills which are not designed for cycling, wheelchairs, spikes or ski sticks, must not be used with those
applications as this will result in serious damage to the treadmill.
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The bike or wheelchair brakes are to be deactivated (e.g. demount brake suspension) and the skate brakes
demounted during the exercise on the running machine. Remember to reactivate brakes before using this
equipment outdoor again.
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For safety reasons the wheelchair stabilizer must be dismantled before using the running machine for any
application without a wheelchair (running, cycling, skating etc.). Ensure that no remaining barrier, crossbar or other
part of the wheelchair stabilizer can obstruct or injure the subject.
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The subject is to be secured by a safety arch with chest belt system for fall stop in the following cases:
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while performing sprints
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for max. endurance tests
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while training on running surfaces wider than 65 cm
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for children (<14 years)
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for subjects with all kind of disabilities, impairments (visual, hearing, balance, etc.), activity limitations
and participation restrictions
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while running with shoes with spikes or studs
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during reverse belt rotation (or use the pull cord safety stop actuator)
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during all use with wheels (cycling, wheelchair, inline-skating or roller-ski) for the “r” models
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in case of severe danger
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subjects with long hair or wide clothes
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The safety arch with chest belt system must be checked for wear and damage before each use. In particular, the
rope, harness and all links such as the snap hook and the rope brake are to be checked.
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All wear and tear parts of the system (rope, harness and all links such as snap hook and rope brake) are to be
changed immediately in case of damage.
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Only connect accessories, software and host equipment if they are approved as compatible by all involved
manufacturers. Non-compliance to this clause can lead to serious injury or death and loss of manufacturer
warranty and liability.
4.4
Preparation of the running machine model saturn 450/300
Here the differences from the model range 150/50 up to 300/125 treadmill to the saturn 450/300 are described for
preparation.
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If the running machine is at an angle of elevation > 0 when switched on, it will not automatically move to position
zero. After starting the para control 5 software it is possible to turn the treadmill up and down.
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The crossbar handrail and the safety arch should always be positioned in a way that the subject can walk or run in
the first (front) 40% and/or second (middle) 30% of the running surface length. At the saturn 450/300 the safety
arch is moveable. See chapter 5.12 entitled “Operation, General saturn 450/300”.
4.5
During treadmill exercise
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Before entering or escaping the treadmill make sure the running belt does not move. Always enter and escape the
treadmill through the back. Hold the handrails for stability.
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Use the medical running machines and accessories only under permanent supervision of your doctor or/and
medical staff.
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Children are only allowed to use the running machine under constant supervision of a medical doctor or therapist
and only when safeguarded by safety arch with chest belt system or an unweighting system. Additionally
h/p/cosmos recommends the use of adjustable handrails.
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When using the treadmill for load tests, a medical doctor and a defibrillator are to be within reach at any time.
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Electrical equipment and a subject must never be touched by the doctor or trainer at the same time.
