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SECTION 3 -
BATTERY
INSTALLATION (CLASSIC PLUS)
3.1 Battery Installation
Internal Batteries from Steeper
Steeper 3500S batteries can be used to power the hand and
wrist. For ordering information, please view the Steeper Upper
Limb Catalogue or visit www.steepergroup.com. Batteries
may be installed above or below the elbow and must be
in conformance with all applicable safety and operational
specifications.
Note:
Steeper 3500S batteries must be placed within the
elbow compartment as shown on the diagram below,
Above Elbow Battery Location
Batteries that are mounted above the elbow can be connected
to the top of the input board using the input board of the
Classic plus and input wire supplied by the battery manufacturer
(see section 2). A pre-installed pathway routes battery power
from above the elbow to the distal end of the forearm (see
section 4.2).
Below Elbow Battery Location
The Espire Classic Plus provides a compartment on the bottom
side of the elbow for housing the 3500S batteries and, if
needed, other manufacturers’ batteries. Other manufacturers’
batteries can be installed in this compartment, providing the
battery dimensions fit without modifying the arm.
1. Route the battery wire through the hole inside of the
compartment into the forearm.
2. Substitute the pre-installed power output wire for one
supplied by the battery manufacturer, then route the
wire through the forearm.
Example Configurations
Above Elbow Location
Below Elbow Location
Component
1
Electrodes
2
Battery
3
Battery Wire
4
Charging Port/Power Button
5
Battery Compartment
6a
Power Output Wire (pre-installed)
6b
Power Output Wire
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
5
5
6a
6b
4
3.2 Charging Port/Power Button
For below elbow locations, a charging port/power button can
be mounted anywhere on the forearm. To prevent damage,
avoid the grey shaded areas and seam lines when drilling
holes. Attach the unit according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
NOTE: Do not drill in grey shaded areas or on grey seam lines
Example Location
Hub
Additional Cable
3500S Batteries
