Adjusting The Device To The Patient - ARTROMOT SP3 Instrucciones De Uso

values, refer to sections 5.3 and 5.5), the
device has passed the performance check.
The device also runs performance checks
regularly during operation. This is what
happens, if a problem is identified:
− An audio signal sounds.
– the device switches off immediately
− The message "ERR", accompanied by a
code number (e.g. ERR 5), appears on the
display.
In this situation, you may attempt to restart
the device by turning it briefly off and on
again with the power switch. With the
device switched off, check that all plugs are
correctly connected. Switch the CPM device
on again: if the error message persists, have
the device inspected by a Service technician,
before using it again.
4.2 Adjusting the device to the
patient
Before any treatment is possible, adjust the
device as follows:
1. Before you adjust the ARTROMOT®-SP3
to the patient, you may have to convert
the device for use on the left or right foot
(see section 6.4 Conversion).
2. First lift the moving bracket for dorsal
extension / plantar flexion (15) a little to
hold it securely and to remove the strain.
Simultaneously press the two black pins
of the locking device (19) together. Now
you can adjust the carriage to the correct
height. Release the pins of the locking
device (19). Check that the pins engage in
the perforation (20) (Fig. A).
3. Continue to hold the moving bracket for
dorsal extension / plantar flexion (15) and
release the clamping lever for adjustment
of the inclination (5). Adjust the correct
inclination for the carriage. Close the
clamping lever to lock the carriage in that
position (Ill. B).
4. Place the patient's leg on the carriage
and adjust the footplate (7) to the length
of the patient's leg. To do so, loosen the
knurled screw (9) and adjust the foot-
plate accordingly. It is the purpose of this
setting to adjust the rotational axis of the
CPM device to the compromise center of
rotation of the upper ankle joint. Check
that the foot is firmly positioned against
the footplate. Tighten the knurled screw
(9) (Ill. C)
5. Loosen the clamping lever adjusting the
height of the calf support assembly (1)
(Fig. D) and the knurled screw adjusting
the height of the footplate (8) (Fig. E).
Set the calf support assembly and the
footplate to a level where the rotational
axis of the carriage and the compromise
center of rotation of the upper ankle joint
coincide. Close the clamping lever (1) and
tighten the knurled screw (8)
6. Check the settings and make sure that
the patient is comfortably positioned. If
necessary, repeat steps 2 to 5 to achieve a
perfect setup.
Note!
– The aiming pin (6) is a valuable aid to
adapt the carriage's rotational axis to
the compromise center of rotation of
the upper ankle joint. It identifies the
correct compromise axis (Fig. F)
– If the CPM device is to be used on a
supine patient, it is recommended to
select a hip angle of approx. 40° at
the ARTROMOT®-SP3.
Caution!
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Equipment damage –
– Cover the leg support assemblies
with disposable tissues, when using
the ARTROMOT®-SP3 after surgery.
This helps prevent discoloration.
– Before you change the carriage incli-
nation and/or height, always lift the
moving bracket for dorsal extension /
plantar flexion a little.
Caution!
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Patient hazard –
– Ensure that the rotational axes of
the carriage and of the ankle joint
coincide both in the vertical and in
the horizontal plane (Fig. F).
– Before you change the carriage incli-
nation and/or height, always lift the
moving bracket for dorsal extension /
plantar flexion a little.
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