Broda 100-ps User manual

VERSION: 1.0

OPERATING MANUAL

Gliders Family

Models 100-PS, 100-PM, 100-PL, 100-10 AL, 100-15 AL, 100-20 AL

Tranquille Glider

Aspire Glider

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01

02

05

04

03

2.1

2.2

2.3

6.1

6.2

4.1

4.2

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

TRAINING...............................................................07

PRE-SERVICE CHECK............................................... 07

HAZARDS...............................................................08

LOCATION OF CHAIR - "DANGER OF TIPPING OR FALLING OBJECTS” .... 08

TRANSPORT WHEELS - “DANGER OF TIPPING”..........................08

RE-POSITIONING OF USER - “DANGER OF CLAMPING” ....................08

UNINTENDED MOVEMENT - “DANGER OF FALLING OR COLLISION” ......08

USER CLOTHING - “RISK OF INJURY TO THE USER’S SKIN” ..............09

SHIPPING AND STORAGE......................................... 10

APPLICATION......................................................... 10

IMPROPER USE .......................................................11

MAINTENANCE....................................................... 11

CLEANING............................................................. 12

USER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 14

SPECS FOR MODELS: 100-10 AL, 100-15 AL, 100-20 AL ...... 20

SPECS FOR MODELS: 100-PS, 100-PM, 100-PL ............. 21

INSPECTION ...........................................................19

FUNCTIONAL TESTING ............................................. 19

GLIDING MOTION (AUTO LOCK) ..............................17

CAREGIVER LOCK .................................................. 17

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE ARM SUPPORTS ........................ 18

TRANSPORT WHEELS................................................ 18

FOREWORD............................................ i

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................... ii

DEFINITIONS .......................................06

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.....................07

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...................20

INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL TESTING....... 19

OPERATION AND MOVEMENT.............. 17

2.3 .1

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.3.4

2.3.5

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08

6.1

6.2

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS ................................22

WC-19 TRANSPORTATION CERTIFIED PRODUCTS ........ 23

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY............... 22

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS ....................... 24

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a Broda product and thank

you for your conﬁdence in our company and products.

Broda assumes a leadership role in providing optimum re-positioning

functions and mobility for the user of healthcare environments.

Our chairs do not look like traditional chairs and oer advantages

unique to Broda. We are sure that after using your chair, you will be

convinced that the user's quality of life will be greatly enhanced.

This manual will assist you in making the best use of the capabilities

of your chair and will ensure that you quickly become familiar with

its operation.

After reading this manual, if you have any questions about the safe

and eective operation of your chair or accessories, contact your local

Broda representative or our Customer Service for further assistance.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

This document provides guidance on the safe and eective

operation of your Broda product.

Information in this manual must be followed at all times.

Anyone involved with the operation or maintenance of the Broda

product, including the user’s family members, must read this

operating manual before using the chair.

The user’s primary caregiver is responsible for ensuring that anyone

who is unfamiliar with, unwilling, or unable to adhere to the safety

and operating instructions, is not permitted to operate or move the

chair.

A copy of this instruction manual must always be available.

Broda accepts no liability for damages, injury or accidents caused

by operating errors, improper maintenance, or disregard of the

instructions in this manual, including any user speciﬁc instructions.

Broda reserves the right to make changes to the speciﬁcations,

dimensions, functions, or components of its products without notice.

Product representations in this manual may vary from delivered

products.

Each chair has a unique identifying serial number that must be

maintained on the chair as well as with any equipment records.

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DEFINITIONS

Broda — means Broda Inc. doing business as Broda.

Broda chair, product, or glider — refers to the TranquilleorAspire

Gliders (models: 100-PS, 100-PM, 100-PL, 100-10 AL, 100-15 AL,

100-20 A)L

Healthcare Environments —refers to a nursing home,

assisted living facility, hospital, or other healthcare settings that

provide health and personal care or rehabilitation services.

The User — The primary user of the Broda medical equipment.

Caregiver — refers to doctors, nurses, therapists, nursing aids, healthcare

aids, and other specialists who work in a healthcare environment and

provide health and personal care to its residents. This may also include

the user's family member or guardian in some instances.

Transfer(s) — refers to the movement of the user into or out of the

chair with the assistance of their caregiver(s).

Mechanical Transfer(s) — refers to the movement of the user into

or out of the chair with the assistance of their caregiver(s)

using a patient lift or other assistive device that bears the

weight of the user.

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07

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Before the chair is put into service, this manual must be read thoroughly

by the caregiver(s) directly responsible for the user’s care.

After the chair is put into service, this manual must be read thoroughly

by any new caregivers prior to operating or moving the chair.

For the purpose of this manual, the user’s family member who shares

responsibility for their care is considered a caregiver and is subject to

the same competency before being permitted by the user’s primary

caregiver to operate of move the chair.

Prior to ﬁrst use, the customer must arrange for an in-service on the

operation and safety requirements in this manual, must be given to

the user’s caregivers by the local Broda representative who supplied

the chair.

The primary caregiver must maintain a list of caregivers who have read

this manual and who they have authorized to operate and move the chair.

The user’s primary caregiver is responsible for ensuring that anyone

who is unfamiliar with, unwilling, or unable to adhere to the safety and

operating instructions, is not permitted to operate or move the chair.

The operations of the chair must be performed by the user’s primary

caregiver who is responsible for seating. All the operations and

adjustments performed should be done in a manner to ensure the overall

safety, comfort and well-being of the user, caregiver and third party.

All operations and adjustments required for the user should be determined

by the user’s primary caregiver who is responsible for seating.

2.1 Training

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Broda chairs are delivered fully assembled. If the chair does not

appear to be ready to use upon receipt, immediately contact your

supplier and do not put the chair into service until any concerns have

been resolved.

Visually inspect the chair for damage, missing parts, and loose

fasteners prior to testing the chair’s functions. Functional testing must

be successfully completed after visual inspection and before use.

These obligations apply to the chair’s ﬁrst use and to all subsequent

uses (Section 4: Inspection and Functional Testing).

2.2 Pre-Service Check

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2.3.1 Location of Chair — “Danger of Tipping or Falling Objects”

We recommend that when the user has been moved to their

destination, the chair is placed where the user cannot reach handrails

or other objects, ﬁxed or movable. This is to prevent the user from

pulling the chair over or pulling themselves o the seating surface

and to prevent the user from pulling movable objects onto the chair

and themselves.

We recommend that the chair be used in a supervised area to

prevent untrained individuals (e.g., caregivers or third parties) from

unauthorized operation, movement, or unsafe actions. These actions, if

not prevented, put the chair at risk of tipping or damage to the chair.

We recommend that a chair only be located on a level surface to

minimize the risk of tipping over.

2.3.2 Transport Wheels - “Danger of Tipping”

The transport wheels found on the rear of the Tranquille Auto

Locking Glider chair are for ease of transporting an unoccupied chair.

Do not transport the Auto Locking Glider chair while it is occupied.

Doing so could cause the chair to tip, causing serious injury to the

user, caregiver or third party

2.3.3 Re-Positioning of The User - “Danger of Clamping”

The Serinity Family of Auto Locking Gliders oers the beneﬁts of

height adjustable arms. Before movement of the arm height, ensure

the users’ and caregivers’ body are clear of all pinch points.

2.3.4 Unintended Movement - “Danger of Falling or Collision”

We recommend Broda chairs for indoor use within a healthcare

environment and where there is not enough slope to cause the chairs

to move unaided. Chairs used where the surface is uneven or sloped

are at risk of unintended movement and could become a serious

danger to the user, caregiver(s), or a third party. We recommend that

Broda chairs are located away from stairwells, elevators, and exterior

doorways within a healthcare environment.

2.3.5 User Clothing — “Risk of Injury to the user’s Skin”

We recommend that users only be seated while they are fully

2.3 Hazards

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

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dressed in clothing that meets the needs of their speciﬁc condition.

If after being fully dressed, the user’s bare arms, legs, or body could

still come into direct contact with the vinyl straps or vinyl pads, we

recommend the use of a covering, such the Broda terry cloth covered

seat and/or back pad or a folded cloth bed sheet to prevent direct

contact. Direct contact of bare skin on the straps over a period of time

could cause moisture on the user, and/or cause the skin to stick to the

straps. Prior to the operation or movement of a chair with a covering,

the caregiver must ensure any covering placed on the chair does not

come into contact with any moving parts and is securely placed, so

not to slip.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

Broda chairs should be shipped and stored in an upright position and not

stacked higher than 3 boxes. No other materials should be shipped or

stored on top of a Broda box. Broda boxes should not be placed on pallets.

Broda chairs should be shipped and stored at temperatures between

-20°C and 40°C. Broda chairs should not be used until they are

between 0°C and 30°C.

Broda chairs should be kept in a clean, dry environment. Do not leave

Broda chairs outdoors as it may cause the paint to peel.

Upon receipt, the shipping carton must be immediately examined

for damage. Any damage should be noted on the delivery receipt

and a request for inspection by the transportation company should

be made. Next, the shipping carton should be opened and the chair

must be examined for concealed shipping damage. If the chair

appears to be damaged, do not use the chair. File a concealed

damage report with the transportation company.

2.4 Shipping and Storage

Broda chairs are intended for exclusive use in a professional care

setting. The suitability of a Broda chair must be determined by a

qualiﬁed caregiver who is familiar with the seating needs of the

intended user. Any other use of the chair is excluded from possible

liability claims.

The Glider family of chairs are not to be used in the shower. The

frame and components will rust, and will void the warranty.

The chairs are not explosion resistant and must not be used where

there are ﬂammable gases or liquids present (e.g., anesthetics,

volatile solvents and cleaners, etc.)

Broda chairs are designed for use with speciﬁc Broda parts and

accessories. The use of non-Broda parts or accessories with a

Broda will void the warranty and is excluded from possible liability claims.

Broda chairs may only be used as described in this manual and with

proper regard for recognized healthcare and workplace safety and

accident prevention practices.

2.5 Application

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As outlined, the improper use of the chair is dangerous to the user,

caregivers, or third parties, and can consist of, but is not limited to

the following:

• Unauthorized operation of the chair’s functions.

• Unauthorized movement of the chair.

• Inappropriate use of the chair for a user who has not been

assessed by a qualiﬁed caregiver responsible for their seating.

• Failure to frequently reposition the user in the chair

• Attempting to operate of multiple chair functions simultaneously

by one or more caregivers.

• Attempting to move the chair with the brake(s) applied.

• Leaving the user unattended in the chair near other objects.

• Leaving an agitated user in the chair in an unsupervised area.

• Leavin the user unattended.

• Leaving the user in a chair on a sloping surface.

• Leaving a chair unattended on a sloping surface.

• Using non-Broda accessories on the chair.

• Using the chair at temperatures below 0°C.

• Using the chair as a shower or bathing chair.

• Using the chair for any use other than its intended purpose.

2.6 Improper Use

The maintenance on a Broda chair will vary with the amount of use and the

condition of the user.

In regular use, after the initial inspection and functional testing, the chair

should be inspected and tested bimonthly. We recommend visually

inspecting for signs of wear, damage, loose or missing fasteners, and other

safety concerns. Periodic testing of chair functions is also necessary. If

a breakage, defect, or operational problem is detected, the chair must

be successfully repaired, inspected and tested for function before it is

returned to service.

The chair should be inspected and tested as often as each use if the chair is

used by:

• Aggressive or agitated users.

• Users who have involuntary movements.

• Users weighing over 220 lbs.

• A facility with irregular or sloped surfaces.

• Any unauthorized person.

Do not use lubricants that contain solvents. Solvents may compromise any

rubber components on the chair. If necessary, white food grade grease or

lubricant can be used on any sliding components.

2.7 Maintenance

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Broda chairs should be wiped clean with soap and water. Diluted

household strength ammonia or chlorine based cleaner, as well as a

hospital grade cleaner may be used if necessary.

Refer to the following guide for cleaning certain staining agents

(Applies to the Permablok3® vinyl, as per the vinyl manufacturer’s

recommendations). The frame and components of the chair can be

cleaned using the same procedure as the vinyl.

Staining Agent Cleaning Procedure

Eye Shadow / Mascara /

Grease / Suntan Lotion /

Chocolate

Remove excess spill with a damp cloth. Clean

with a 1:1 mix of Ivory® liquid and water. Rinse

with clean water and dry.

Blood / Bodily Fluids /

Red Lipstick

Use a straight application of concentrated

cleaners such as Formula 409® or Fantastik®

Spray Cleaner. Then wipe with a clean cloth.

If using a hospital grade cleaner, follow the

diluting instructions on the label.

Oil Base Paint / Tar /

Asphalt

Use a 1:1 mix of ammonia and water or a 1:4

mix of bleach and water. Rinse with clean

water and dry.

Other Tough Stains

Use a straight application of naphtha

(lighter ﬂuid). Rinse thoroughly with clean

water and pat surface dry. If the stain persists,

use a 1:1 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water. If the

stain still persists, use straight alcohol.

Rinse thoroughly with clean water and pat dry.

If the stain remains, use a 1:1 mix of acetone and

water. Rinse with clean water and pat surface dry.

Note: Use a soft cotton cloth saturated with the

cleaning material and rub the stain in circles 10 times.

Pat dry with another soft cotton cloth, and check

results.

For best cleaning results, certain parts and padding on the chair

should be removed. Instructions for removal of the following parts

are located in this manual. Ensure that the entire chair including

removable and non-removable parts is thoroughly cleaned.

Pay close attention to the frame, sockets, fasteners, parts and casters,

as well as the padding for an even, thorough clean.

Remove parts for cleaning if desired:

• adjustable lateral shoulder supports

• arm supports

• foot supports

• cushions

Thoroughly clean all removable parts and padding, as well as the frame

and components around the parts and padding that have been removed.

2.8 Cleaning

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

Adjustable Lateral

Shoulder Supports

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Broda chairs should not be cleaned with petroleum-based cleaners. Any

petroleum based products that come in contact with any vinyl surface

should be removed as quickly as possible. Petroleum based products

make vinyl brittle and will damage the seating surface and cushions.

Metal parts and cushions should be wiped completely dry after cleaning.

Do not launder vinyl padding. Terry cloth seat and back covers can be

laundered and tumble dried.

Do not allow the chair to air dry. Leaving the chair to air dry and not

ensuring the entire chair is completely dry may cause the frame and

components to rust. Solvents such as those found in spray lubricants

should not be used on Broda Chairs as they can damage moving parts.

Frequency and method of cleaning the chairs should be determined by

facility infection control protocols. If visibly soiled, thoroughly clean the

chair immediately as per the cleaning instructions in this manual.

The cleaning instructions in this manual are guidelines only. Results

may vary under actual conditions. The information does not relieve the

user of proper and safe use of the product and all cleaning agents and

consideration for the overall cleaning maintenance of the chair. Cleaning

and care instructions must be followed in conjunction with facility

infection control protocols.

Broda will not accept warranty or liability claims on chairs that have not

been cleaned according to the instructions or cared for in proper regard

for patient, caregiver and third-party safety and hygiene. The use of

certain agents may be harmful to the surface appearance and lifespan of

the vinyl. Broda assumes no responsibility resulting from the use of such

cleaning agents to the vinyl.

Touch up paint is available for the powder coated frame. Please call

Broda’s Customer Service Department if touch up paint is required.

Do not leave Broda chairs outdoors as the frame is not UV protected.

Leaving the chairs outdoors could cause the paint to peel.

Formula 409® is a trademark of the Clorox Company.

Fantastik™® is a trademark of DowBrands, Inc.

Trademark of the Dow Chemical Company.

Ivory® is a trademark of Proctor and Gamble.

Adjustable Lateral

Shoulder Supports

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

The primary caregiver responsible for the speciﬁc user’s seating shall

add additional instructions necessary for the safe and eective use

of the chair based on their professional experience and knowledge of

the user’s speciﬁc conditions and requirements.

Broda representatives are not professional caregivers and will not

know the speciﬁc requirements of the individual using the chair.

Broda relies on the knowledge, experience, and judgment of the

user’s professional caregiver to ensure the speciﬁc user’s safety and

comfort needs are satisﬁed while using the chair.

These instructions form an essential part of the Safety Requirements

for using the chair and must be made available to all caregivers.

Space is provided below to include these instructions.

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2.9 User Specific Instructions

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

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OPERATION AND MOVEMENT

Safety measures as described in Section 2 must be observed when

operating the chair’s functions or moving the chair. Only authorized

caregivers should attempt to operate or move a chair. The caregiver must

use proper body mechanics when operating the chair, and be prepared to

support the weight of the user while operating the chair.

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The Glider has an auto-locking mechanism that aids in user safety. The

mechanism allows the gliding to be activated only once the user sits

in the chair, and become locked/de-activated once the user begins to

stand up from the chair.

The Glider has a caregiver lock that prevents any unwanted gliding.

The lock is located at the rear of the chair.

WARNING: Only apply the caregiver lock when the chair is unoccupied.

To Lock and Unlock the Caregiver Lock:

1) Pull the handle

2) Turn approximately a quarter turn

and insert the tab into the slot for

locking, or release the tab for unlocking

3.1 Gliding Motion (Auto Lock)

3.2 Caregiver Lock

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2

NOTE: Auto Lock does not apply to

models: 100-PS, 100-PM, 100-PL.

These models will rock while no

occupant is present.

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The arm support height can easily be adjusted in order to

accommodate various users. The arm support height should be

adjusted to provide correct support to the users arms.

WARNING: DO NOT place ﬁngers at the top of the pins as this could cause

pinching. Place ﬁngers in the concave shape of the pins.

WARNING: DO NOT place ﬁngers anywhere underneath the arm while adjusting,

as this could cause pinching.

To adjust the arm support height:

1) Squeeze the pinstogether which are

located under the arm support ﬂap.

2) Raise or lower the arm support

to the desired height.

Upon releasing the pins, the arm

supports' height will lock into place.

3) Secure the outside ﬂap on the

side panel. Change the height on

the other arm support as desired.

3.3 Height Adjustable Arm Supports

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The Auto Locking Glider has two rear transport wheels

for ease of transporting the chair.

WARNING: DO NOT place ﬁngers at the top of the pins as this could cause

pinching. Place ﬁngers in the concave shape of the pins.

To Transport the Chair:

1) Apply the caregiver lock

2) Standing directly behind the chair, tilt the

chair back onto the transport wheels

and transport to the desired location

3) Once the chair is in the desired location

and in the upright position, the caregiver

lock may be released if desired

3.4 Transport Wheels

OPERATION AND MOVEMENT (CONT.)

We recommend regular visual inspection for signs of wear, damage,

loose or missing ﬁttings, and other safety concerns. If a breakage,

defect, or operational problem is detected, the chair must be repaired

inspected and tested for function before it is returned to service.

We recommend that the chair be inspected as often as each use if there

is any reason to be concerned about the possibility of increased wear or

loose or missing ﬁttings. At a minimum, in regular use the chair should be

inspected on a bimonthly basis. The visual inspection procedure should

include at least the observation of all the ﬁttings (fasteners):

The visual inspection procedure should include at least the observation

of the following parts:

• The cylinders that position the seat tilt, back recline, and

independent lower leg support elevation

• The vinyl straps used in the seat, back, lower leg support, foot

support and adjustable lateral shoulder supports .

• The cushions

• The 3 black handles and cables

• The arm support height adjustment pins

The visual inspection procedure should include the observation of any

installed accessories. The visual inspection should be performed by the

facility, or if in a private residence, by the individual responsible for the chair.

We recommend that the chair should be tested for operation of the chair’s

functions without a user in the chair. The testing may be as often as each use

if there is any reason to be concerned about the possibility of increased wear

or damage to the chair’s components. At a minimum, in regular use the chair

should be tested for functions as described in Section 3.

If the caregiver or maintenance department performing the functional testing

believes that any function is not operating correctly, the chair should be taken

out of service until a satisfactory functional test can be completed.

The caregiver or maintenance department performing the testing should

be aware that the seat tilt, back recline, and foot support/lower leg support

elevation operations will be more dicult without a user in the chair.

When performing repairs or maintenance, do not use lubricants that

contain solvents. Solvents will damage many of the moving components

in the chair. If necessary, a white, food grade grease (lubricant) may be

used on the sliding components in the chair. Do not use spray lubricants

on any part of the chair.

4.1 Inspection

4.2 Functional Testing

INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL TESTING

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Safety measures as described in Section 1 must be observed when

inspecting or testing a chair. Only authorized caregivers or maintenance

sta should attempt to inspect or test a chair.

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Feature/Part Speciﬁcations

Gliding Smooth, gliding action with auto lock feature.

Gliding is activated once user sits in

Caregiver Lock Caregiver lock can be activated to prevent

unwanted gliding

Frame 16 gauge powder coated steel

Seat/Back Surface Broda Comfort Tension Seating® Strapping is

1-1/2” wide, by 1/8” thick; contains fungicide,

has shape memory retention, is ﬁre retardant

Arm Supports Adjustable armrest height

Cushions

Standard removable padding – Neck Rest,

Side Pads, Full Seat and Back Pad

The 34 ounce healthcare vinyl fabric covering

is manufactured to meet the following

requirements: DIN 75 200/DIN 53 438; MVSS

302, M2;CAL 117, and Wyzenbeck

Heavy Duty Abrasion Test; has an

antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-stain and

anti-static

ﬁnish; Cold crack of -20ºC. Polyurethane foam

meets CAL 117-2013.

Removable seat and back pads are covered

with an 8 ounce soft vinyl which meets

CAN2-162 ﬂammability standard for hospital

textiles. Polyurethane foam meets CAL

117-2013.

Transport Wheels Rear wheels for transporting of chair (while

unoccupied)

Seat Depth 17”

Seat Height 18” (Models 100-20 AL, 100-15 AL)

16” (Model 100-10 AL)

Seat Width 20” (Models 100-20 AL, 100-15 AL)

18” (Model 100-10 AL)

Weight Capacity 250 lbs

Overall Weight 68 lbs (Model 100-20 AL)

66 lbs (Model 100-15 AL)

63 lbs (Model 100-10 AL)

Note: All dimensions are  0.5".

5.1 Specifications of Models 100-10 AL, 100-15 AL, 100-20 AL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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