Otto Bock Paexo Shoulder 16ES100-2 User manual

16ES100=2 Paexo Shoulder
Original instructions ....................................................................................................... 3

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Important information on this document1 5....................................................................
Scope of this document1.1 5........................................................................................
Document release date1.2 5.........................................................................................
Structure of this document1.3 5....................................................................................
Meanings of safety instructions and pictograms1.4 6.......................................................
Explanation of warning symbols1.4.1 6..............................................................................
Meanings of pictograms1.4.2 6........................................................................................
Product Description2 7.......................................................................................................
Components2.1 7........................................................................................................
Safety3 9...............................................................................................................................
Staff selection3.1 9......................................................................................................
Hazardous areas and precautions3.2 9..........................................................................
Hazardous area 13.2.1 9.................................................................................................
Hazardous area 23.2.2 10...............................................................................................
General safety instructions3.3 10...................................................................................
Technical data4 12..............................................................................................................
Dimensions and weight4.1 12.......................................................................................
Noise emissions4.2 12.................................................................................................
Environmental conditions4.3 12.....................................................................................
Intended use5 12.................................................................................................................
Functionality5.1 13......................................................................................................
Information on re-use5.2 13..........................................................................................
Service life5.3 13.........................................................................................................
Restrictions for use5.4 13.............................................................................................
Residual risks5.5 13....................................................................................................
Improper use6 13.................................................................................................................
Transport7 14.......................................................................................................................
Storage8 14..........................................................................................................................
Unpacking9 14.....................................................................................................................
Checking the delivered items9.1 14...............................................................................
Scope of delivery9.2 14................................................................................................
Installation10 14....................................................................................................................
Installing the expanders10.1 14.......................................................................................
Initial operation11 18............................................................................................................
Application11.1 18........................................................................................................
Fitting11.2 24...............................................................................................................
Adjusting the level of support11.2.1 24...............................................................................
Adjusting the lap belt11.2.2 27..........................................................................................
Adjusting the fit of the joint unit11.2.3 30.............................................................................
Table of contents
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Positioning the back plate11.2.4 32....................................................................................
Adjusting the lace11.2.5 33...............................................................................................
Operation12 34......................................................................................................................
Application12.1 34........................................................................................................
Removal12.2 34............................................................................................................
Troubleshooting13 38...........................................................................................................
Maintenance14 38.................................................................................................................
Inspection14.1 38.........................................................................................................
Maintenance14.2 39......................................................................................................
Replacing the pads14.2.1 39.............................................................................................
Replacing the forearm pad strap14.2.2 40...........................................................................
Visual inspection14.2.3 41................................................................................................
Inspecting the plastic parts14.2.3.1 41..................................................................................
Inspecting textiles14.2.3.2 42...............................................................................................
Inspecting rivet joints14.2.3.3 42..........................................................................................
Checking the mobility of the ball holder14.2.4 42.................................................................
Checking that the adjustment unit slides along the waist band14.2.5 42.................................
Checking the mobility of the joint unit14.2.6 43....................................................................
Checking the connection of the arm shell on the bar14.2.7 43...............................................
Inspecting the energy store14.2.8 43..................................................................................
Inspecting the screw connections14.2.9 43.........................................................................
Repair14.3 43...............................................................................................................
Spare parts/wear and tear parts14.4 44...........................................................................
Accessories14.5 44.......................................................................................................
Cleaning15 44........................................................................................................................
Putting out of operation16 46..............................................................................................
Packaging17 46.....................................................................................................................
Disposal18 46.........................................................................................................................
Legal Information19 46.........................................................................................................
Liability19.1 46.............................................................................................................
Declaration of Conformity19.2 47....................................................................................
Appendices20 48...................................................................................................................
List of pictograms used20.1 48.......................................................................................
Warning symbols20.1.1 48................................................................................................
Mandatory symbols20.1.2 48.............................................................................................
Prohibition symbols20.1.3 48............................................................................................

1 Important information on this document
CAUTION
Working with the product without observing the operating instructions
Injuries due to reckless manner of working, material damage to the product
►Observe the operating instructions when working with the product.
►Familiarise yourself with the structure and contents of the operating instructions by reading
the Structure of this document section (see Page5).
►In particular, observe the Safety (see Page9) section and the safety notices in the sections
relating to the work to be carried out.
►Please always keep these operating instructions by the product.
1.1 Scope of this document
This document is valid for the following product:
Reference num
ber
Product name Year of manufacture
Serial number
16ES100=2 Paexo Shoulder 2019
SN: 2019XXXXXX
16ES100=2
Paexo Shoulder
1 = Product name 5 = Year of manufacture
2 = Function 6 = Manufacturer
3 = Reference number 7 = CE marking
4 = Serial number
1.2 Document release date
This document is valid as of the following release date:
Printing reference number Version Release date [year-month-day]
647H554=* 01 2019-04-10
1.3 Structure of this document
The chapters of this document contain all important product information.
The document structure is essentially oriented towards the various phases in the product life
cycle and the associated tasks.
The product can only be used safely if all chapters relevant to the given work have been read.
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The following list shows the chapters important for all work, those important for specific tasks and
those containing general information:
Chapters important for all work
•Important information on this document (see Page5)
•Product description (see Page7)
•Safety (see Page9)
•Legal information (see Page46)
Chapters important for specific tasks
•Technical data (see Page12)
•Transport (see Page14)
•Storage (see Page14)
•Unpacking (see Page14)
•Installation (see Page14)
•Initial Operation (see Page18)
•Operation (see Page34)
•Troubleshooting (see Page38)
•Servicing (see Page38)
•Putting out of operation (see Page46)
•Packaging (see Page46)
•Disposal (see Page46)
Chapter containing general information
•Appendices (see Page48)
1.4 Meanings of safety instructions and pictograms
1.4.1 Explanation of warning symbols
DANGER Warning regarding hazards leading to death or severe personal injury in case of
non-observance.
WARNING Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION Warning regarding possible risks of minor accident or injury.
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.
1.4.2 Meanings of pictograms
In this document symbols and pictograms which are either self-explanatory or whose meaning
can be deduced from the context are used.
The chapter "Appendix" contains an explanation of the symbols and pictograms in the section
"List of pictograms used" (see Page48).

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2 Product Description
2.1 Components
Front view
Item: Description Item: Description
1 Shoulder belt 5 Chest strap
2 Arm shell with pad 6 Waist strap pad
3 Magnetic closure parking position 7 Clip fastener
4 Shoulder strap clip 8 Waist strap holder

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Back view
Item: Description Item: Description
9 Adjustment wheel for level of support 19 Locking clip
10 Joint unit 20 Hanging loop
11 Arm bar 21 Waist strap reinforcement
12 Magnetic closure 22 Waist strap pad hook-and-loop closure
13 Rotation stop 23 Back strap
14 Expander 24 Back strap clip
15 Expander cover 25 Pull clamp
16 Fixing nut 26 Back plate
17 Threaded bar 27 Lace
18 Adjustment unit with ball holder

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3 Safety
3.1 Staff selection
WARNING
Incorrect staff selection
Personal injury and material damage through deployment of inappropriate staff
►Deploy only staff specified in this document for the respective tasks.
It is critical to safety that the respective product-related tasks be carried out by the intended staff
specified in this document.
•User
This term refers to staff operating the product.
•Specialist staff
This term refers to staff required to carry out specific product-related tasks due to their spe
cialised knowledge.
3.2 Hazardous areas and precautions
3.2.1 Hazardous area 1
Risk of pinching fingers
Hazardous area 1
Reaching into the joint mechanism due to care
lessness during adjustment, resulting in a risk
of pinching the fingers.
The following precautionary measures are
provided for this hazard:
Product safety devices
• Instruction and training for users and quali
fied personnel
• Safety notice in the operating instructions
Personal protective equipment
• Close-fitting clothes
• Hairnet for long hair

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3.2.2 Hazardous area 2
Magnetic field warning
Hazardous area 2
The closures of the shoulder straps and arm
shells contain magnets that generate a magnet
ic field. The magnets can influence the function
of cardiac pacemakers or implanted defibrillat
ors. A cardiac pacemaker can be switched to
test mode and cause illness. A defibrillator may
cease to function. Interactions with other mag
netic fields were not tested.
The following precautionary measures are
provided for this hazard:
Product safety devices
• Information with safety notice in the pack
aging
• Danger notice on the product
• Safety notice in the operating instructions
• Instruction and training for users and quali
fied personnel
Personal safety precautions
• Wearers of such devices should maintain a
sufficient distance from the magnet. The
magnetic closure manufacturer recom
mends a minimum distance of80–100mm.
• Warn wearers of such devices against get
ting close to magnets.
3.3 General safety instructions
WARNING
Interference with active implants due to the magnetic closure
Personal injury for persons with cardiac pacemakers or comparable active implants
►Make sure that the product is not used by persons with cardiac pacemakers or comparable
active implants.
CAUTION
Reuse on other persons and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs
►The product may be used by one person only.
►Clean the product regularly.
CAUTION
Excessive strain on load-bearing components
Injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality
►Only use the product for the defined area of application.
►If the product has been exposed to extreme strain (e.g.due to falling), take any necessary
measures (e.g.repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's customer service,
etc.).

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CAUTION
Direct skin contact of the product
Skin irritation due to chafing or sweat formation
►When in doubt, do not continue to use the product if skin irritation occurs.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled rebounding of the arm bar under pretension
Head injury
►When unhooking the magnetic closure, the finger has to remain hooked in the pull loop until
the magnetic closure is securely engaged in the parking position.
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (suchas burns) and risk of product damage.
►Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.
NOTICE
Contact with salt water or water containing chlorine as well as abrasive substances
(e.g.sand)
Damage and premature product wear and tear
►Promptly clean the product following any contact with the substances identified above.
NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
►Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
►Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g.sand).
►Do not expose the product to operating temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above +45°C
(113°F) (e.g.excessive sunlight, drying on a radiator).

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4 Technical data
4.1 Dimensions and weight
Length 850mm
Width 400mm
Height 200mm
Weight 1.99kg
4.2 Noise emissions
Noise measurement on the product
Emission sound pressure level 0dB(A)
Measurement method Free field at a distance of 1m from the product at a
height of 1.6m
Hearing protection Not required
Noise measurement on the product during assembly work
Sound power level < 55 dB(A)
Measurement method Free field at a distance of 1m from the product at a
height of 1.6m
Assembly task Installation of a cable harness in a passenger car
Workpiece Cable harness
Hearing protection Not required
4.3 Environmental conditions
Storage temperature range -10 to+60°C
Operating temperature range -10to+45°C
Environmental conditions, prohibited • Potentially explosive atmospheres
• Abrasive media (e.g.sand)
5 Intended use
WARNING
Improper use of the product
Death, serious injury or damage to health and to the product through improper use
►Only use the product for its intended purpose.
Product is intended exclusively for use as a means for work by adults in industrial applications. It
serves to relieve strain on the arms and shoulder girdle during overhead/above shoulder height
work and is intended exclusively for contact with intact skin.
Correct staff selection
The product may only be used by appropriately trained persons. Instruction in proper use is one
of the requirements in order to protect persons from danger and to ensure that the product is
operated safely and correctly.
• Use only by properly trained employees authorised by operator
• Use only following product training by operator
• Maintenance work only by trained, qualified personnel in accordance with the requirements
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5.1 Functionality
The product is worn similar to a backpack. The passive exoskeleton relieves strain on the arms
and shoulder girdle during overhead/above shoulder level work.
5.2 Information on re-use
The product is suitable for re-use. Products that are being re-used are subject to increased strain.
Features and functions must not change in a manner that could endanger the safety of the user or
third parties due to re-use.
The product must be thoroughly cleaned before it can be re-used. The product must then be
inspected with respect to its condition, wear and tear, and damage by authorised, qualified per
sonnel. All worn and damaged components must be replaced.
Detailed information on replacing components as well as information on the required tools and
the prescribed maintenance intervals is found in the "Maintenance" section (see Page39). Con
tact the manufacturer in case of doubt.
5.3 Service life
Service life: 10years
Wearing time: 8h per working day
The design, manufacturing and requirements for the intended use of the product are based on the
expected service life. This encompasses using the product according to its intended use and
complying with the maintenance specifications.
5.4 Restrictions for use
The product may not be used by persons:
• With cardiac pacemakers or comparable active implants
• With pre-existing conditions of the musculoskeletal system in the area of the shoulders, arms,
back and hands
• With skin diseases/injuries, inflammation or prominent scars with swelling
• With reddening and overheating in the affected areas of the body (arms, shoulders, hips and
back)
• With severe varicosis, in particular with return flow disorders or lymphatic flow disorders,
including unclear soft tissue swelling distant from the body area to which the product is
applied
• With sensory and circulatory disorders in the area of the upper limbs, hips and back (e.g.in
case of diabetic neuropathy).
5.5 Residual risks
The product may not be used in an unsuitable workplace or working environment.
Before using the product, a qualified expert has to check whether there are risks associ
ated with the workplace and/or working environment that could constitute a danger for
the user.
The following dangers exist:
• Danger of accidentally getting caught on stationary and moveable objects
• Danger of hampering evacuation (e.g.in case of fire alarm)
• Influence of the product on the functionality of personal protective equipment
6 Improper use
The product is not intended for the following prohibited uses:
• Use on more than one user, in particular:
=> Transfer to third parties without cleaning the product
=> Transfer to third parties without inspecting and reconditioning the product
=> Use by third parties without product training and instruction by qualified personnel
=> Use by third parties without user-specific product adjustment by qualified personnel

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• Use to increase performance
• Use for lifting persons
• Improper use is any use not listed in the chapter "Intended use".
7 Transport
>Required staff:
User, qualified personnel
Required personal protective equipment:
None
►CAUTION! Complete the specific work (e.g.transporting, unpacking) only with the
required staff.
8 Storage
►For storage observe the technical data in the chapter "Environmental conditions" (see
Page12).
►Protect the product from moisture and extreme temperature fluctuations.
►Store the product in the bag to protect it against contamination.
9 Unpacking
>Required staff:
User, qualified personnel
Required personal protective equipment:
None
►CAUTION! Complete the specific work (e.g.transporting, unpacking) only with the
required staff.
9.1 Checking the delivered items
►Check the delivery for completeness.
9.2 Scope of delivery
Quantity
[Piece(s)]
Designation Reference number
1 Paexo Shoulder bag 642Z99
1 Paexo Shoulder 16ES100=2
1 Operating instructions 647H554=*
10 Installation
►CAUTION! Deploy the following staff for this work:
Qualified personnel
10.1 Installing the expanders
The two expanders are not under tension on delivery.

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Take the product out of the bag.
Fold up the arm bars.
If the magnetic adjustment wheel is installed:
Remove the adjustment wheel and store it in a
safe place.

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Open the joint cover.
Pull the joint cover off to the side.
Unload the joint unit and open the rotation stop.

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INFORMATION:
The expanders determine the level of sup
port. We recommend that you gradually
adjust and try out the required level of sup
port with one expander. The second
expander remains in the parking position. If
the level of support needs to be higher, the
second expander can be used in addition.
• Turn the product so the side that is against
the body (the blank side of the expander
cover) faces up.
• Engage the first expander on the joint unit
from above.
•Optional: Disengage the second expander
from the parking position and engage it
across from the first expander.
Apply tension to the joint unit and close the
rotation stop.
Slide the joint cover over the joint unit.

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Close the joint cover, taking care that the lace
does not get caught in the cover.
Put on the magnetic adjustment wheel.
Repeat all steps on the opposite side of the
body for the second joint unit, beginning
with one expander.
11 Initial operation
11.1 Application
►CAUTION! Deploy the following staff for this work:
User
Prerequisite: The first expander was installed by qualified personnel.

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Position the product in front of the body with
the chest strap and waist strap opened for
application.
Apply the product like a backpack, putting the
arms through the shoulder straps.
Position the two shoulder straps on the
shoulders.
Close the clip fastener on the waist strap.

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Pull the waist strap forward by both ends and
tighten it.
INFORMATION:
The waist strap sits above the buttocks and
at the height of the pelvis.
The strap must not slide down during use!
Optional: Reposition and tighten the belt as
needed.
Position the ends of the waist strap in the strap
holders.
Close the chest strap.