safety notes, warnings, precautions
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4.3
Preparation of the device
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The h/p/cosmos robowalk
®
expander must not be used without a fall prevention system (safety arch / unweighting
system).
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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 (expander, 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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Check the expanders before every use optically. In case of any damage the device has to be taken out of function
until the expander is replaced.
4.4
During exercise
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The h/p/cosmos robowalk
®
expander must not be used without a fall prevention system (safety arch / unweighting
system).
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The h/p/cosmos robowalk
®
expander must only be used under permanent supervision of medical staff.
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Never set too high loads if the health and the condition of the subject/patient do not permit and a medical doctor
has not authorized these loads. Disregard may cause injuries and dangerous health problems or even death.
Under no circumstances should the test person/subject/patient be overloaded.
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The subject must interrupt training immediately if he/she starts feeling sick, dizzy or feels pain. The patient should
consult his/her doctor in this case.
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The emergency stop of the treadmill must be within reach of the subject and the supervisory staff at all times.
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The emergency stop of the treadmill should only be used in an emergency, especially when there is a danger of
falling. It is not to be used as a normal stop key.
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In any case of emergency, e.g. danger of stumbling and/or falling, etc: Grab the front crossbar and/or both side
handrails and jump onto the treadmill’s foot rails (step platforms) with both feet. Press the emergency stop button
of the treadmill immediately!
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Take special care for your fingers around the cable rolls to prevent contusion.
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The subject must be disconnected from the h/p/cosmos robowalk
®
expander first before it is released from the
safety construction.
4.5
Machine care
In case of any detected and/or assumed malfunctions, defects or unreadable safety labels, the
device must be left immediately. The device must be marked. The supplier and authorised service
personnel are to be informed in writing immediately.
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All wear and tear parts are to be replaced at least every two years or earlier if necessary due to first sign of wear
and/or damage.
