Nabtesco ALLUX NE-Z41 User manual

1ALLUXTM User’s Guide
User’s Guide
Product Type : NE－Z41，NE－Z41SH
Document Number ： 81-SS00126E (Ver4)
Date of issue ： 2021-11-01
Related prosthetist IFU: 81-SS00125E(Ver4)
Language: English
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iALLUXTM User’s Guide i
Thank you for purchasing Nabtesco ALLUXTM.
ALLUXTM is a microprocessor controlled prosthetic knee joint with four-bar linkage which
provides safe and comfortable walking through a combination of hydraulic control
and computer control.
This user’s guide (hereinafter referred to as this document) was produced by Nabtesco
Corporation to ensure safe and comfortable use of ALLUX™.
This document describes matters concerning typical usage such as fitting and walking,
maintenance, trouble shooting and cautionary notes that anyone utilizing ALLUX™
needs to know.
Introduction
Introduction

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Only the persons who have received ALLUXTM license seminar are allowed to assemble and adjust it.
If necessary, inquire your ALLUXTM certified prosthetist.
ALLUX™ was designed and is manufactured for use as a prosthetick nee joint by above-knee,
knee disarticulation, and hip disarticulation. Do not use ALLUXTM for any other purposes. For hip
prostheses, it is recommended to use a torsion adapter to prevent application of large torsion
to ALLUXTM.
For the specifications for ALLUXTM, see 2.Product Overview.
Do not use ALLUXTM outside of the specification range. Do not modify the
main body or parts.
Doing so can cause injury or damage ALLUXTM.
Nabtesco Corporation (hereinafter, referred to as Nabtesco) cannot foresee all of potential residual
risks of ALLUXTM and risks resulting from human errors and usage environment.
Although there are a lot of instructions and prohibitions for handling ALLUXTM (assembling,
adjusting and maintaining the prosthesis), all these matters cannot be described in this document
or on the warning labels on the body of ALLUXTM.
Therefore, when handling ALLUXTM, it is necessary not only to observe the precautions stated in this
document, but also to take safety measures necessary for prosthesis knee joint.
Particularly important matters concerning the safe handling of ALLUXTM are described below.
If you have a serious incident related to ALLUX, please report it to your prosthetist.
Before handling ALLUXTM, thoroughly read this document, and sufficiently understand the contents.
Strictly observe the safety precautions stated in the document.
WARNING
Important Information
Purpose of ALLUXTM
Cautions for handling ALLUXTM safely
Read this document thoroughly
Qualification of assemblers and adjusters
Important Information

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This document is intended for the prosthetic users.
Nabtesco owns the copyright for this document. It is not permitted to duplicate any part
of drawings and technical documents including this document by any means (copying or
recording on electronic media) without our prior authorization.
When you have questions about the copyright of this document for copy or reference, contact
Nabtesco.
If this document or any related document is lost or damaged, immediately ask the Local sales
representative or Distributor (hereinafter, referred to as the Distributor) to reissue it. Handling
ALLUXTM without this document can cause accidents.
The information on this manual is subject to change without prior notice for product
improvement.
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Structure of This Document
This document consists of the following chapters.
Title of chapter Contents
Introduction Outline and purposes of this document
Important information Purpose of use, information for safe handling of ALLUXTM
About This Document Notes on this document
Structure of This Document Contents of each chapter in this document
1. Safety precautions Safety precautions
2. Product Overview Specifications for ALLUXTM
3. Before use Names and models of ALLUXTM and accessories
4. Safe posture Explanation about how to take the safe posture
5. Selective Modes
by RemoteControl App
How to use the Remote Control App
Explanation of Selective modes by Remote Control App
6. States of ALLUXTM Explanation of states of ALLUXTM and vibration alert patterns
7. Charging Procedure Charging procedure for ALLUXTM
Charging the backup battery pac
8. Maintenance Parts Explanation of service parts
9. Troubleshooting Methods for confirming to improve feeling
10. Disposal Explanation about method of disposal of ALLUXTM
11. Periodic inspection Explanation about periodic inspection and warranty period
12. Warranty Explanation about warranty
13. Symbols Used Explanation about symbols of labels
Structure of This Document