DESIN Obi User manual

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USER%MANUAL%
Global"Identifier"(GTIN):"0869174000106"
"Manual"Revision:"2.2"
Date(MM-DD-YY):"01-04-18"

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DISCLAIMER!
The"content"of"this"manual"is"for"informational"use"only,"is"subject"to"change"without"notice,"and"should"not"
be"construed"as"a"commitment"by"DESīN"LLC.""Changes"are"made"periodically"to"the"information"herein;"these"
changes"will"be"incorporated"into"new"revisions"of"this"publication.""DESīN"LLC"may"make"improvements"
and/or"changes"in"the"products"and/or"software"programs"described"in"this"publication"at"any"time.!
COPYRIGHT!NOTICE!
©."DESīN"LLC.""All"rights"reserved.""
This"manual"is"only"to"be"copied"or"used"according"to"terms"of"sale.""Except"as"permitted"by"agreement,"no"
part"of"this"publication"may"be"reproduced,"stored"in"any"retrieval"system,"or"transmitted,"in"any"form"or"by"
any"means,"electronic,"mechanical,"recording,"or"otherwise,"without"prior"written"consent"of"DESīN"LLC.""
This"product"uses"software/firmware"to"which"the"company"holds"the"rights."""
Address"comments"to:"[email protected]!
TRADEMARKS!
®"Obi"is"a"registered"trademark"of"DESīN"LLC."
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TABLE%OF%CONTENTS%
DISCLAIMER!................................................................................................................................................................!2"

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COPYRIGHT!NOTICE!....................................................................................................................................................!2"
TRADEMARKS!.............................................................................................................................................................!2"
INTRODUCTION!...........................................................................................................................................................!4"
IMPORTANT%SAFEGUARDS!......................................................................................................................................!6"
SYMBOLS!.................................................................................................................................................................!11"
PACKAGE!CONTENTS!.................................................................................................................................................!13"
INTENDED!USERS!......................................................................................................................................................!15"
INTENDED!USE!..........................................................................................................................................................!16"
PRODUCT!DESCRIPTION!............................................................................................................................................!18"
OPERATING!INSTRUCTIONS!.......................................................................................................................................!19"
FOOD"PREPARATION"....................................................................................................................................................."19"
MICROWAVE"HEATING:"................................................................................................................................................."19"
SET"UP"............................................................................................................................................................................"20"
POWERING"ON".............................................................................................................................................................."21"
TEACH"MODE"................................................................................................................................................................."22"
DELIVERY"COMMAND"...................................................................................................................................................."23"
CHOOSE"COMMAND"....................................................................................................................................................."24"
RETURN"COMMAND"......................................................................................................................................................"24"
FOOD"REMOVAL"&"REPLACEMENT"COMMAND"............................................................................................................"24"
REPOSITION"SEQUENCE"................................................................................................................................................."24"
ONE"SWITCH"MODE"......................................................................................................................................................."24"
SLEEPING"......................................................................................................................................................................."24"
COLLISION"DETECTION".................................................................................................................................................."24"
POWERING"OFF"............................................................................................................................................................."24"
CHARGING"....................................................................................................................................................................."25"
CLEANING"......................................................................................................................................................................"25"
STORING"........................................................................................................................................................................"26"
TRANSPORTING"&"SHIPPING"........................................................................................................................................."27"
END!OF!LIFE!..............................................................................................................................................................!28"
CONTACT!INFORMATION!..........................................................................................................................................!30"
APPENDIX!I:!TROUBLE!SHOOTING!&!SERVICING!........................................................................................................!31"
APPENDIX!II:!TECHNICAL!SPECIFICATIONS!.................................................................................................................!32"
APPENDIX!III:!FCC!COMPLIANCE!STATEMENT!............................................................................................................!32"
APPENDIX!IV:!!DECLARATION!OF!CONFORMITY!.........................................................................................................!34"
APPENDIX!V:!LIMITED!WARRANTY!............................................................................................................................!35"
APPENDIX!VI:!!TERMS!AND!CONDITIONS!...................................................................................................................!35"
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INTRODUCTION%
Hello,"and"welcome"to"Obi’s"User"Manual!""
We"are"excited"for"you"or"your"loved"one"to"experience"all"that"Obi"has"to"offer!"""

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This"document"contains"information"regarding"intended"use"and"how"to"ensure"a"safe"and"successful"
interaction"with"Obi.""This"manual"contains"the"essential"safety"warnings,"instructions"for"interaction"with"
the"product,"including"its"disposal,"and"contact"information"if"needed."
Please"read"this"information"carefully:"more"knowledge"obtained"will"increase"safety"and"enjoyment"of"your"
Obi"dining"experience."""
Always"remember"to"keep"this"user"manual"in"a"convenient"location"for"reference"at"any"time.""
This"document"is"also"available"in"electronic"version"at"www.meetObi.com."
If"you"would"prefer"a"visual"tutorial,"the"Setup"Video"is"available"at"www.meetObi.com."
Obi"is"registered"and"listed"with"the"Food"and"Drug"Administration"(FDA)."
This"manual"complies"with"UL1431"and"21CFR801."""
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IMPORTANT%SAFEGUARDS%
When!using!electrical!products,!especially!when!children!are!present,!basic!safety!precautions!should!
always!be!followed,!including!the!following:!
READ%ALL%INSTRUCTIONS%BEFORE%USING%
DANGER:%
To!reduce!the!risk!of!electrocution,!burns!and!injury:!
• Do!not!use!while!bathing.!
• Do!not!place!or!store!Obi!where!it!can!fall!or!be!pulled!into!a!tub!or!sink.!
• Do!not!place!Obi!in!or!drop!into!water,!other!liquid!or!snow.!!Obi!is!water!resistant!only!
(IP21)!
• Do!not!reach!for!Obi!if!it!has!fallen!into!water.!Unplug!immediately.!
• Check!the!Charging!Cable!for!damage!before!each!use.!
WARNING:%
To!reduce!the!risk!of!burns,!electrocution,!fire,!or!injury!to!persons:!
Relating!to!the!Charging!Cable!(AC!Adapter):!
• Never!operate!Obi:!if!it!has!damaged!cords!or!plugs;!if!it!is!not!working!properly;!if!it!has!
been!damaged!or!dropped!into!water.!Return!the!product!to!a!service!center!for!
examination!and!repair.!!Please!see!the!“Contact!Information”!section.!
• Keep!the!cords!away!from!heated!surfaces.!
• Do!not!use!the!Charging!Cable!in!steamy,!damp,!or!dusty!areas.!
• Do!not!modify!the!Charging!Cable!in!any!way.!
• Do!not!cover!the!Charging!Cable!with!clothing,!blankets!or!other!materials.!
• Do!not!touch!the!Charging!Cable!with!wet!hands.!
• Do!not!plug!this!device!into!a!voltage!system!that!is!different!from!the!voltage!system!
specified!on!Obi!or!the!Obi!Charging!Cable.!
• Do!not!place!the!Charging!Cable!in!the!mouth.!!!
• Do!not!use!or!leave!the!Charging!Cable!in!direct!sunlight.!
• Do!not!touch!the!Charging!Cable!for!a!long!period!of!time.!!
• Only!use!the!provided!Charging!Cable!to!charge!Obi:!

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!Power!Partners,!PEAMD-72SF-13-1-BT1!
• If!the!Obi!Charge!Cable!does!not!fit!the!wall!outlet!in!your!region,!please!contact!the!
distributor!for!a!different!power!supply!or!a!recommended!power!adapter.!!Only!use!a!
power!adapter!recommended!by!the!distributor!or!DESīN!LLC.%
• Unplug!the!Charging!Cable!during!lightning!storms!or!when!unused!for!long!periods!of!
time.!
GENERAL:!
• Close!supervision!is!mandatory!when!using!Obi!by,!or!near!children!or!adults!with!a!
disability.!!Young!children,!because!of!the!size!of!their!fingers,!are!at!greater!risk!for!
pinching!by!the!Arm.!
• Use!Obi!only!for!its!intended!use!as!described!in!this!manual.!!Use!only!attachments!
recommended!by!the!manufacturer.!
• Never!use!while!sleeping!or!drowsy.!
• Prior!to!first!time!use,!please!charge!the!device!for!approximately!half!an!hour.!
• Never!drop!or!insert!any!object!into!any!opening.!
• Do!not!use!outdoors.!
• Do!not!use!where!aerosol!(spray)!products!are!being!used!or!where!oxygen!is!being!
administered.!
• Unplug!Obi!before!filling!with!foods!or!liquids.!!
• Remove!and!fill!the!Plate’s!bowls!with!food!and!beverages!only,!unless!otherwise!
specified!by!manufacturer.!!
• Do!not!place!any!component!of!Obi!in!an!oven.!
• Only!service!Obi!with!an!authorized!service!representative.!
• Do!not!attempt!to!disassemble!Obi.!!
• Do!not!remove!any!labeling!from!Obi.!
• Do!not!modify!Obi!in!any!way!as!this!may!damage!the!device!or!lead!to!severe!injury.!
• To!prevent!injury!or!bodily!harm,!use!Obi!according!to!the!Quick!Start!Guide!and!this!
manual.!
• To!avoid!danger!of!suffocation,!keep!plastic!bags!away!from!babies!and!children.!Do!not!
use!bags!in!cribs,!beds,!carriages,!or!playpens.!The!bags!are!not!toys.!

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• CHOKING!HAZARD!–!small!parts.!Not!for!children!under!3!years.!Use!with!adult!
supervision!only.!
MICROWAVE!HEATING:!
• Do!NOT!microwave!any!other!portion!of!Obi!other!than!the!Plate.!
• When!heating!food,!do!NOT!use!a!power!setting!greater!than!600Watts.!
• If!any!food!in!contact!with!the!Plate!reaches!a!temperature!of!150°C!(300°F)!or!greater,!
damage!to!the!Plate!is!possible!(blistering,!discoloration,!etc).!
• Microwave!at!your!own!risk!of!damage!to!the!Plate.!!
CAUTION:%
• !Obi!is!not!intended!to!diagnose,!treat!or!monitor!any!medical!condition.!
• Obi!is!not!a!measuring!device!or!a!sterile!device.!
• Do!not!use!Obi!as!a!method!of!administering!medication.!!!
• Do!not!push,!pull!or!force!the!Arm!to!move!while!Obi!is!powered!on.!!!
• Do!not!operate!or!store!Obi!in!extreme!environments.!Obi!is!for!operation!and!storage!at!
normal!room!temperature!and!humidity.!
• Do!not!place!Obi!on!a!wet!surface.!
• Do!not!place,!store!or!operate!Obi!on!an!inclined!surface.!
• Do!not!carry!Obi!by!the!Arm.!
• Do!not!place!anything!on!the!Arm.!This!may!damage!the!Arm.!
• Do!not!crack!or!damage!the!housing!of!Obi.!If!the!housing!of!Obi!is!cracked!or!damaged,!
do!not!operate!the!device!and!contact!the!manufacturer!immediately.!
• Do!not!place!any!part!of!Obi,!other!than!the!Plate,!Placemat,!and!Spoons,!in!the!
dishwasher.!
• Do!not!use!solvents!on!Obi!(example:!turpentine,!mineral!spirits,!gasoline,!petroleum!
distillates,!etc.).!!!See!Operating!Instructions!for!proper!cleaning.!!
• Improper!assembly!of!the!Plate!and!Placemat!on!Obi!may!cause!damage!to!the!device!
and!spillage!of!food.!
• Do!not!drop!Obi.!Handle!with!care!and!only!as!directed.!
• Do!not!cross!or!tangle!wires!connected!to!Obi!to!prevent!trip!hazards.!

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• Only!use!Obi!with!a!caregiver’s!supervision.!
• Do!not!place!containers!of!liquid!or!any!other!item!within!12!inches!of!the!device!to!
prevent!any!collisions!with!the!Arm!while!it!is!operating.!
• Wash!the!Obi!Spoon,!Plate,!and!Placemat!before!their!first!use!and!after!each!subsequent!
use.!
• In!order!to!maximize!Obi’s!lifespan,!avoid!using!continuously!for!periods!longer!than!one!
hour.!
• Charge!Obi!before!first!use.!
• The!product!label!with!the!serial!number!is!located!on!the!bottom!(sitting!surface)!of!
Obi.!!See!“Technical!Specifications”!for!more!information.!
• Do!NOT!use!Obi!at!room!temperatures!less!than!13°C!or!greater!than!30°C!(55-85°F).!
• Do!not!intentionally!deform!or!misshape!the!Spoons.!
• Obi!is!a!precisely!calibrated!device!and!custom!packaging!solutions!for!shipping!may!not!
adequately!protect!Obi!from!functional!damage.!!!
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ELECTROMAGNETIC!ENERGY!(EM):%
• Be!aware!that!adding!accessories!or!components,!close!to!Obi’s!base,!may!make!it!more!
susceptible!to!electromagnetic!interference!(EMI)!(There!is!no!easy!way!to!evaluate!their!
effect!on!the!overall!immunity!of!the!power!wheelchair!and/or!your!Obi).%
• Be!aware!of!nearby!transmitters,!such!as!radio!or!TV!stations,!and!try!to!avoid!coming!
close!to!them.%
• Report!all!incidents!of!unintended!shut!down!to!DESīN!LLC!or!a!local!distributor,!and!note!
whether!there!is!a!source!of!EM!nearby.%
SAVE%THESE%INSTRUCTIONS%

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REGARDING%THE%LITHIUM%ION%BATTERY%
For!Customers!in!the!U.S.A.!and!Europe:!
THIS!PRODUCT!CONTAINS!A!48Wh!LITHIUM!ION!BATTERY.!
DISPOSE!OF!LITHIUM!ION!BATTERIES!PROPERLY.!
Do!not!attempt!to!disassemble!Obi!and!remove!or!replace!the!battery!pack.!!!
Contact!a!local!recycler,!waste!treatment!facility,!the!distributor!or!DESīN!LLC!for!further!information!on!
proper!disposal.!!Please!see!the!“Contact!Information”!section.!
WARNING:!
• The!battery!pack!used!in!this!device!may!present!a!fire!or!chemical!burn!hazard!if!mishandled.!
• Do!not!dispose!of!batteries!in!a!fire!or!trash!incinerator.!
• Use!of!a!different!battery!may!present!a!risk!of!fire!or!explosion.!
• Do!not!disassemble,!puncture,!modify,!drop,!throw,!or!provide!unnecessary!stress!to!batteries.!
• The!battery!pack!used!in!this!device!can!be!recycled!and!a!local!waste!treatment!center!may!accept!
it.!!
• Dispose!of!batteries!according!to!local!laws!and!regulations!in!your!region.!
• Some!regions!prohibit!the!disposal!of!lithium!ion!batteries!in!household!and!business!trash.!
• If!you!are!not!able!to!identify!the!applicable!rules!or!waste!treatment!centers!in!your!area,!please!
contact!a!distributor!or!DESīN!LLC.!!!
• Special!shipping!requirements!for!lithium!ion!batteries!may!apply.!!!
CAUTION:!
• Charge!the!battery!at!least!once!a!year!for!infrequent!use.!
• Ensure!the!battery!has!at!least!a!40%!nominal!charge!(2!solid!LEDs)!prior!to!storing!for!prolonged!
periods.!!This!will!help!prevent!a!dead!battery!and!increase!battery!life.!!!
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SYMBOLS%
The!following!is!a!list!of!symbols!that!appear!on!the!product,!its!packaging!or!labeling:!

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%%% % !CAUTION:!Risk!of!Electric!Shock.!Use!as!Instructed.%
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Underwriter’s!Labs!evaluated!this!product.!!It!complies!with!the!standards!
for!safety!specified!in!UL1431:!Personal!Healthcare!&!Hygiene!Appliances.!
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The!letters!"CE"!are!the!abbreviation!of!French!phrase!"Conformité"Européene",!
meaning,!"European!Conformity".!!It!signifies!that!the!device!complies!with!
applicable!directives!of!the!European!Union,!including!the!medical!device!
directive!as!a!class!I,!non-sterile,!non-measuring!device.!!!
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"For!users!in!the!European!Union:!This!symbol!indicates!that!the!product!is!not!to!be!
disposed!of!with!your!household!waste,!according!to!the!WEEE!Directive!(2012/19/EU)!
and!your!national!law.!This!product!should!be!handed!over!to!a!designated!collection!
point,!e.g.,!on!an!authorized!one-for-one!basis!when!you!buy!a!new!similar!electrical!
and!electronic!equipment!(EEE).!Improper!handling!of!this!type!of!waste!could!have!a!
negative!impact!on!the!environment!and!human!health!due!to!potentially!hazardous!
substances!that!are!generally!associated!with!EEE.!At!the!same!time,!your!cooperation!
in!the!correct!disposal!of!this!product!will!contribute!to!the!effective!usage!of!natural!
resources.!For!more!information!about!where!you!can!drop!off!your!waste!equipment!
for!recycling,!please!contact!your!distributor,!local!city!office,!waste!authority,!
approved!WEEE!scheme,!or!your!household!waste!disposal!service.!
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This!device!complies!with!the!European!Restriction!of!Hazardous!Substances!Directive!
(2011/65/EU).!!
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This!part!is!safe!for!food!contact!(Plate,!Placemat,!&!Spoons)!and!complies!
with!the!European!Food!Contact!Directive!(EC/1935/2004)!
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Microwave!safe:!In!the!presence!of!microwave!radiation,!the!Plate!alone!will!
not!heat!to!an!unsafe!handling!temperature,!warp,!melt,!or!damage!the!
microwave!oven.!!This!part!complies!with!NEN!EN15284!2007.!
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Dishwasher!safe:!Within!a!dishwasher!top!rack!environment,!the!part!alone!
will!not!heat!to!an!unsafe!handling!temperature,!warp,!melt,!or!damage!the!
dishwasher.!

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This!part!is!safe!to!store!in!the!refrigerator!and!freezer!(Plate).!
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Please!recycle!this!part!at!the!end!of!its!life!(Plate,!Placemat,!&!Spoons).!!!
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This!part!is!BPA!free!(Plate,!Placemat,!&!Spoons).!!!
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Please!do!not!get!the!package!wet.!!
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Please!store!the!package!with!this!side!up.!!!
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Please!handle!this!package!with!care,!fragile!contents!are!enclosed.!!!
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This!symbol!indicates!the!medical!device!manufacturer.!
PACKAGE!CONTENTS!
This"package"includes"the"following"contents:"
• Obi"
• Plate"
• Placemat"
• Spoon"–"Large"(LG)""
• Spoon"–"Small"(SM)"
• 2X"Accessibility"Switches"
• Charging"Cable"/"Power"Supply"
• User"Manual"

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• Quick"Start"Guide"
• Welcome"Sheet"
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PLEASE"SAVE"OBI’S"ORIGINAL"PACKAGING"MATERIALS"IN"CASE"SHIPPING"IS"NECESSARY!""
Obi"is"a"precisely"calibrated"device"and"custom"packaging"solutions"may"not"adequately"protect"Obi"
from"functional"damage."""
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INTENDED!USERS!
Obi"accommodates"a"spectrum"of"people"who"have"difficulty"feeding"themselves.""""Please"ensure"
potential"users"possess"the"ability"to"safely,"and"successfully,"operate"Obi"as"well"as"the"ability"to"
chew"and"swallow"without"assistance.""""The"following"describes"the"intended"users:"
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Users"may"have"the"follow"medical"conditions:"
• Amyotrophic"Lateral"Sclerosis"(ALS)"
• Amputees"
• Arthrogryposis"Multiplex"Congenital"(AMC)"
• Cerebral"Palsy"
• Essential"Tremor"
• Muscular"Dystrophy"
• Multiple"Sclerosis"
• Parkinson’s"Disease"
• Spinal"cord"injury"
• Other"conditions"impairing"upper"extremity"motor"control"
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Intended"User"Population:"
• Male"or"Female"
• 5"years"and"older"
• Cognitive"capability"to"operate"a"simple"machine"
• Ability"to"make"decisions"about"food"selection"and"consumption"
• Ability"to"chew"and"swallow"
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INTENDED!USE!
Specification"of"Intended"Use:""
1. For"those"living"with"disability"or"disease"affecting"their"upper"extremities,"Obi"is"intended"to"increase"
the"diner’s"independence"and"confidence"by"providing"choice"among"four"compartments"of"food"and"
when"food"is"delivered"to"a"region"in"front"of"their"mouth.""Obi"is"designed"for"intermittent"use"of"up"to"
one"hour"per"meal."""
2. For"people"with"upper"extremity"impairment,"this"device"automates"the"motion"of"a"human"arm"during"
eating."Through"use"of"a"robotic"arm,"the"device"becomes"an"extension"of"the"user,"conducting"his"or"
her"intent"of"what"and"when"to"eat."""
3. Use"of"this"device"involves"both"an"end"user"(user)"and"a"caregiver.""
a. The"caregiver"positions"the"device"for"optimal"use,"determines"the"appropriate"Accessibility"
Switches,"powers"on"the"device,"teaches"the"appropriate"food"delivery"location,"cleans"and"stores"
the"device."
b. The"user"operates"the"Accessibility"Switches"to"command"food"delivery"and"choose"among"the"
bowls.""
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Note1:"Obi"does"not"diagnose,"treat"or"monitor"a"medical"condition.""This"Class"I"device"is"to"help"individuals"
compensate"for"an"injury"or"disability"only."
Intended"Conditions"of"Use:""
1. Environments:""
a. Assisted"Living"Centers"
b. Homes""
c. Hospices""
d. Hospitals"
e. Nursing"homes"
f. Rehabilitation"centers"
g. Restaurants"
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2."Locations:""
a. Cafeterias"
b. Dining"Rooms"
c. Kitchens"
d. Living"rooms"
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3. Mounting"
a. A"stationary,"flat"and"dry""table"
b. Movable"bed"stand.""
c. Wheel"chair"mounting"table"accessory""
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4. Mobility""
a."Many"users"are"likely"to"be"in"a"mechanical"or"automated"wheelchair"at"the"time"of"use.""

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b."Operate"Obi"on"a"stationary,"flat,"hard,"dry"surface.""
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5. Hygienic"Requirements:""
a. Clean"the"Plate,"Placemat"and"Spoons"with"dish"soap"and"water"or"in"a"dishwasher"(using"a"
detergent)"before"the"first"use,"and"after"each"subsequent"use.""
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6. Frequency"of"Use:""
a."Obi"is"for"intermittent"use;"to"be"operated"continuously"for"an"hour"interval"or"less.""
b."Between"each"meal,"at"least"a"one"hour"power"off"break"is"good"practice.""Significant"power"off"
breaks"help"maximize"the"life"of"Obi."""
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7. Contraindications:"
Any"diner"with"one"or"more"following"attributes"should"NOT"eat"with"Obi:"
a. Dysphagia,"unless"Obi"is"indicated"by"an"experienced"physician"or"therapist"and"considered"safe."
b. Serious"problems"with"chewing."In"this"case,"Obi"can"be"used"if"the"food"is"prepared"to"an"
appropriate"consistency."
c. Unable"to"operate"any"Accessibility"Switch"such"as"a"Sip"and"Puff"or"Buddy"Button."
d. Users"can"not"maintain"a"sufficiently"upright"position."
e. Insufficient"head"control"to"receive"and"swallow"food"offered"by"Obi."
f. Correct"use"of"the"device"cannot"be"understood."
g. Open"mouth"sores"(e.g."cuts,"ulcers,"bleeding,"recent"oral"surgery)"
h. Injured"skin"on"an"area"of"the"body"used"to"activate"accessibility"switches"or"that"makes"contact"with"
Obi."
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PRODUCT!DESCRIPTION!
Obi"is"a"machine"intended"for"individuals"who"cannot"feed"themselves.""Obi’s"functionality"mimics"a"
human"arm"during"eating.""At"least"one"off-the-shelf"Accessibility"Switch"is"required"to"eat"with"Obi.""
There"are"various"types"and"styles"of"Accessibility"Switches"for"purchase"through"DESīN"LLC"and"
other"vendors."""Obi"easily"accommodates"these,"allowing"the"user"to:""
• Select"what"food"to"eat"(Choose"Switch)."
• Select"when"to"eat"(Deliver"Switch).!
The"following"image"illustrates"Obi’s"main"parts"and"features:"!
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OPERATING!INSTRUCTIONS!
Prior"to"first"time"use,"please"charge"the"device"for"approximately"half"an"hour."
Please"refer"to"the"Quick!Start!Guide"for"general"operating"instructions"and"added"visuals.""If"
needed,"download"an"electronic"copy"of"the"Quick!Start!Guide!at"www.meetObi.com"
FOOD!PREPARATION!
If"prepared"to"an"appropriate"size,"nearly"any"food"works"with"Obi.""Optimally,"¼”"by"¼”"(6mm"
X"6mm)"or"about"the"size"of"a"pea"works"best.""However,"up"to"¾”"by"¾”"(9mm"X"9mm)"or"
about"the"size"of"a"raspberry"should"also"work.""""
For"an"optimal"experience,"always"fill"the"Bowls"up"to"the"Max"Fill"Line.""
Note1:"Filling"beyond"the"Max"Fill"Line"makes"capturing"and"delivering"food"more"difficult"for"
Obi"and"may"cause"spillage"upon"capture"and"delivery."""
Note2:"The"Plate"(with"or"without"food)"may"be"safely"stored"in"the"refrigerator"or"freezer."
MICROWAVE!HEATING:!
The"Plate"is"the"only"Obi"component"deemed"“microwave"safe”.""When"the"Plate"alone"is"in"
presence"of"microwave"radiation,"it"will"not"heat"to"an"unsafe"handling"temperature,"warp,"
melt"or"damage"the"microwave"oven."
When"heating"food"in"the"Plate,"use"a"low"power"setting"(≤600Watts)."
Microwave"in"short"intervals"(~"1"minute),"stirring"frequently"between"each"interval"to"avoid"
hot"spots.""Plate"damage"is"possible"when"food"in"contact"with"the"Plate"reaches"temperatures"
above"150°C"(300°F)."
To"maximize"Plate"life,"warm"or"cook"food"in"other"glass"or"ceramic"cookware"made"specifically"
for"use"in"a"microwave"oven.""""""
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SET!UP!
Place"Obi"on"a"stationary,"flat"and"dry"surface.""Ensure"there"are"no"dinner"glasses"or"other"
objects"within"twelve"inches"of"any"part"of"Obi’s"Base."""
Next,"ensure"Obi"is"seated"at"a"location"and"orientation"accommodating"the"user’s"mouth"(See"
teach"space"image,"page"22).""This"may"take"trial"and"error"before"achieving"a"desirable"
configuration."""
Once"positioned"properly,"gently"move"the"Arm"to"the"right"of"the"bowl"compartments"as"
shown"below.""Then,"insert"chosen"Accessibility"Switches"into"the"Deliver"Port"and/or"Choose"
Port"of"Obi.!!
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