Schuchmann rifton dynamic pacer User manual

Instructions for use.
dynamic pacer. The dynamic gait trainer.
dynamic pacer.

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Dear Customer
At this point we would like to thank you for placing your trust in our company and
for purchasing our product. We ask you to read through the Instructions for use carefully
prior to initial commissioning of the product, and to observe them. Please note that
guidelines and representations in these Instructions for use may deviate from your
product due to diering equipment. We reserve the right to make technical modifica-
tions.
Important information!
Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product.
Your schuchmann Team

03 Contents.
1. Preparation. .................................................................................. 05
1.1 Delivery............................................................................................................................05
1.2 Safety measures prior to use ..............................................................................05
1.3 Safe disposal...............................................................................................................05
1.3.1 Packaging...........................................................................................................05
1.3.2 Product................................................................................................................05
1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use..........................................................05
2. Product description. ...................................................................... 06
2.1 Material information ................................................................................................06
2.2 Handling/transport................................................................................................06
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose .............06
2.3.1 Indication ...........................................................................................................06
2.3.2 Contraindications .........................................................................................06
2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning gui-
delines............................................................................................................................07
2.5 Equipment for basic model.................................................................................08
2.5.1 pacer. (Size 0 mini)..........................................................................................08
2.5.2 dynamic pacer. (Size 1 - 4)........................................................................08
2.6 List of accessories....................................................................................................08
2.7 Product overview .....................................................................................................09
2.7.1 pacer. (Size 0 mini)..........................................................................................09
2.7.2 dynamic pacer. (Size 1 - 4).........................................................................09
3. Settings. ....................................................................................... 10
3.1 Top frame.......................................................................................................................10
3.1.1 Standard top frames......................................................................................10
3.1.2 Dynamic top frame ......................................................................................... 11
3.2 Sub-frames .................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.1 Standard sub-frame ..................................................................................... 12
3.2.2 Combination sub-frame (size 2 + 3)...................................................... 12
3.2.3 Treadmill sub-frame (for size 1 - 3)......................................................... 12
3.3 Castors / wheels ....................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1 Direction locks................................................................................................... 13
3.3.2 Parking brake.................................................................................................... 13
3.3.3 Friction brake.................................................................................................... 13
3.3.4 Backwards stop .............................................................................................. 13
4. Accessories. .................................................................................. 14
4.1 Distance measurement system ..........................................................................14
4.2 Adapter clamp for accessories..........................................................................14
4.3 Push handles............................................................................................................... 15
4.4 Grip rings....................................................................................................................... 16
4.5 Handles.......................................................................................................................... 17

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4.6 Padded armrests.......................................................................................................18
4.7 Padded lower arm supports................................................................................ 19
4.8 Chest structure..........................................................................................................20
4.9 Torso support .............................................................................................................. 21
4.10 Hip positioning aid................................................................................................ 22
4.11 Hip positioning pad ............................................................................................... 23
4.10 Function and parking handbrake ................................................................ 24
4.13 Pelvis positioning aid............................................................................................ 25
4.14 Thigh positioning aid............................................................................................ 26
4.15 Ankle positioning aids...........................................................................................27
4.16 Therapy table........................................................................................................... 28
4.17 Multi-positioning saddle (MPS)........................................................................ 29
4.18 Push bar for escorts ............................................................................................... 31
5. Use. .............................................................................................. 32
5.1 As anterior gait trainer ........................................................................................... 32
5.2 As posterior gait trainer ........................................................................................34
6. Cleaning and maintaining. ............................................................ 35
6.1 Cleaning and disinfecting .................................................................................... 35
6.1.1 Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 35
6.1.2 Disinfection........................................................................................................ 35
6.2 Servicing ....................................................................................................................... 35
6.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 35
6.3.1 Maintenance specifications .................................................................... 36
6.3.2 Maintenance plan......................................................................................... 36
6.3 Spare parts ................................................................................................................. 37
6.5 Duration of use and re-use................................................................................. 37
7. Technical data. .............................................................................. 38
7.1 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................38
8. Guarantee. .................................................................................... 39
9. Identication. ............................................................................... 40
9.1 EU Declaration of Conformity..............................................................................40
9.2 Serial number / date of manufacture............................................................. 41
9.3 Product version........................................................................................................... 41
9.4 Issue of the document ............................................................................................ 41
9.5 Name and address of the manufacturer, specialist dealer supplying
the product...................................................................................................................41
Contents.

05 1. Preparation.
1.1 Delivery
On receiving the product, please check it for completeness, lack of faults
and any transport damage. Inspect the goods in the presence of your
forwarder. Should transport damage have occurred, please arrange for
an inventory (determination of the faults) to be made in the presence of
the forwarder. Please send a complaint in writing to the specialist dealer
responsible.
1.2 Safety measures prior to use
The correct use of the product requires a detailed and careful instruction
of the user or the accompanying person. We ask you to read through the
Instructions for use carefully prior to initial commissioning of the product,
and to observe them. It is possible that product parts that get in contact
with the skin may heat up in the sun. Cover these areas or protect the de-
vice from direct sunlight.
1.3 Safe disposal
In order to preserve and protect the environment, to prevent environmental
pollution and to improve the recycling of raw materials, please note the
disposal instructions in points 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
1.3.1 Packaging
The packaging of the product should be kept for any future transport that
might be required. Should you have to return the product for repairs or in
case of a guarantee claim, please if possible use the original box so that
the product is optimally packaged. Otherwise, separate the packaging
materials for recycling according to their classification.
Do not leave packaging materials unattended, as they are a possible source of
danger.
1.3.2 Product
Attheendoftheproductlifecycle,recycletherawmaterialsusedintheproduct
according to their nature (see material information under point 2.1).
1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use
Please store these Instructions for use carefully and ensure that these Inst-
ructions for use remain with the product in case of re-use. Should you lose
the instructions, you can always download an updated version at www.
schuchmann.de .

06 2. Product description.
2.1 Material information
Individual parts (nuts, bolts and screws etc.) are galvanised, plated with
nickel or made of stainless steel. The padded parts are made of PU foam
with a fire-retardant coating made of expanded Vinyl. The frames are
made from steel or aluminium with a stove-enamel finish. Some frame ele-
ments can also be made from stainless steel. The straps are made from
polypropylene or nylon textiles. The plastic parts are injection moulded
from various synthetic resins. All materials are free of latex, lead and pht-
halates.
2.2 Handling / transport
The gait trainer is not designed to be carried, as it is fitted with castors.
Should you have to carry the equipment due to obstacles, ensure that
all moving parts are tightened. Then separate the top frame from the
sub-frame (see Points 3.1 and 3.2) for sizes 1-4 and carry the top frame
and the sub-frame separately. In order to transport the gait trainer, re-
duce all adjustments to their most compact size (lower top frame, forearm
supports etc.).
Tighten all moving parts prior to carrying!
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose
The dynamic pacer. gait trainer is a medical product of risk class 1 and is sui-
ted for indoor and outdoor use. It supports users when learning to walk and
in the event of impaired mobility. Any other use or use over and above this
purpose shall be considered not in accordance with the intended purpose.
2.3.1 Indication
The dynamic pacer. gait trainer is suited for:
• Users with impaired mobility with damage to movement/coordination/ba-
lance (e.g. in the event of damage to the central nervous system)
• Maintaining/promoting/ensuring walking and standing/of the
movement development/stabilisation of the posture (gait training and
learning to walk), also with partial or full weight relief
• Users with pronounced spasticity to channel the power of the user.
2.3.2 Contraindications
In general, the indications for walking training should be approved by a
doctor or orthopedist. It should therefore be clarified prior to procurement
whether contraindications exist for the patient.
In general, any type of pain represents a contraindication. No walking trai-
ner procurement should be carried out without having established before-
hand if the user suers from a foot deformity requiring special care.

07 2. Product description.
2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guidelines
• Ensure that the gait trainer is stored in a dry place.
• Ensure that the gait trainer is only used by one user.
• Correct usage of the product requires precise and careful training of the
accompanying person.
• For reasons of fire safety, the gait trainer may not be placed close to
an open fire or any other strong source of heat such as electric or gas
heaters.
• The gait trainer may only be used on stable and flat ground.
• The max. load excluding the accessories (see Point 7) may not be
exceeded.
• The gait trainer may not be used without supervision.
• During adjustment, the user should not be able to touch the moving
parts.
• Please observe Point 7 'Technical data' in these Instructions for use for
the maximum permitted patient weight.
• After all settings and adjustments, firmly re-tighten the screw
connections you have loosened.
• Hanging on heavy bags or other items can negatively influence the
stability.
• For safety reasons, only use accessories and spare parts by Schuch-
mann, as the product as a whole represents a tested unit. In case of
combination of the gait trainer with components from other manufactu-
rers (e.g. armrests), the consultant physician must consider the methods
of eect of the individual components. In addition, components by other
manufacturers must be tested by the medical product consultant for fire
characteristics.
• Please ensure that none of the user's extremities are in the respective
area when making adjustments of any kind to minimise the risk of injury.
• Users with visual, reading or mental impairments must have someone
read these Instructions for use aloud so that they understand how to
use the gait trainer.
• Ensure that all accessories (see Point 4) are correctly used and correctly
adjusted for the user. Always position the accessories so that the weight
of the user is distributed between the castors.

08 2. Product description.
2.5 Equipment for basic model
2.5.1 pacer. (Size 0 mini)
• One-part base frame with handle frame, four 5 ½ casters (see point 3.3)
with friction brake, backwards stop, parking brake and direction lock.
2.5.2 dynamic pacer. (Size 1 - 4)
• Modular set with diverse combination possibilities for dierent
sub-frames and top frames (see Point 3.1 and Point 3.2)
• Dierent top frames (standard and/or dynamic) for the support of
accessories, continuously adjustable using gas pressure spring support
2.6 List of accessories
• Padded armrests and lower arm supports
• Function and parking handbrake (size 1 - 4)
• Hand rims
• Multi-positioning saddle (MPS) (size 1 - 4)
• Therapy table
• Additional push handles
• Accessories bag
• Push bar for accompanying escort
• Pelvis positioning aid
• Hip positioning aid
• Pad for hip positioning aid
• Padded torso support
• Thigh positioning aid
• Ankle positioning aid
• Base frame with distance measurement system (0 mini)
• Standard and combination sub-frame with distance measurement
system
• Handles
• Chest structure

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dynamic
Top frame
Padded
Forearm rests
Multi-positioning
Saddle (MPS)
Distance measurement system
Standard sub-frame
Castors
2. Product description.
Padded torso support
Hand rims
Distance measurement system
Base frame
Castors
2.7 Product overview
The Fig. below is intended to show you the designation of the most
important components as well as the terms which you will find in these
Instructions for use.
2.7.1 pacer. (Size 0 mini)
2.7.2 dynamic pacer. (Size 1 - 4)
Standard top frames
with combination sub-fra-
me
(for size 2 - 3)
Treadmill sub-frame
(for size 1 - 3)
Therapy table

10 3. Settings.
Settings and adjustments to the product or accessories may only be made
by people who have been given the necessary instructions by a medical
product advisor. Please ensure that none of the user's extremities are in
the respective area when making adjustments of any kind to minimise the
risk of injury.
3.1 Top frame
The dynamic pacer. is a modular system, in
which the dierent top frame and sub-frame
can be combined. Please see the following
table to see which sizes can be combined
with each other.
In order to mount the top frame onto the
sub-frame, press the button (A) and insert the axis of the top frame into
the opening on the sub-frame until it noticeably clicks in.
The top frame should be removed for transport.
All top frames provide sucient space for the attachment of accessories
(see Point 4).
3.1.1 Standard top frames
The standard top frames can be adjusted in
height - to do this, press the button (B).
A
B

11 3. Settings.
3.1.2 Dynamic top frame
The dynamic top frame can be adjusted in height - to do this, press
the button (A). In addition, this provides dynamic support (vertical and
horizontal). In order to activate/deactivate the vertical dynamic support
(B), lift the top frame up slightly and press the switch (C) – Switch up =
activated/Switch down = deactivated. The vertical dynamic is sucient
for most users; if not, this dynamic can be
changed. To do this, turn the screw (D) with
the Allen key clockwise in order to increase
the dynamic, and anti-clockwise in order to
reduce the dynamic. In order to activate/
deactivate the horizontal dynamic support
(E), press the switch (F) – switch forwards =
activated/switch backwards = deactivated.
Please ensure that no hands are located in the
area of the dynamic support!
Always use armrests or arm supports (see Points
4.6 and 4.7) for safety reasons during the active
use of a dynamic support!
In order to avoid damage to the vertical dynamic,
do not continue to turn the screw if it is tigh-
tened or loosened to its maximum extent (F).
B
E
A
C
D
F

12 3. Settings.
3.2 Sub-frames
3.2.1 Standard sub-frame
The standard sub-frame (A) is equipped with
four 5 ½" castors. Every castor (B) is equipped
with a parking brake, a friction brake, a back-
wards stop and a direction lock (see Point 3.3).
Optionally, the sub-frame is also available with a distance measurement
system (see Point 4.1).
3.2.2 Combination sub-frame (size 2 + 3)
The combination sub-frame (C) is equipped
with two 8" front wheels (D) and two 11½" rear
wheels (E). The parking brake, friction brake
and backwards stop are located in the rear
wheels (E). The direction lock (D) is located in the front wheels (see Point
3.3.1). Optionally, the sub-frame is also available with a distance measure-
ment system (see Point 4.1).
3.2.3 Treadmill sub-frame (for size 1 - 3)
The treadmill sub-frame is intended for use
over the treadmill, and is also suitable for
users with a higher width space requirement.
In addition to the height adjustment of the
top frame (see Points 3.1.1 and 3.1.2), the height can also be adjusted on
the sub-frame. To do this, press the button (F). The sub-frame is available
in two sizes (for dimensions see Point 7).
In the treadmill sub-frame, the user may not be positioned in the direction of
the sub-frame opening!
Stop the treadmill before settings are conducted on the gait trainer!
Ensure that no extremities are located in the setting or adjustment area!
Always x the brakes when you use the treadmill sub-frame over the treadmill!
Use the torso support, the hip positioning aid or the MPS when using the
treadmill sub-frame and a treadmill!
Do not run on the treadmill in the wrong direction when using the gait trainer!
A
C
F
B
DE

13 3. Settings.
3.3 Castors / wheels
The 5 ½“ casters (A) on the standard and
treadmill sub-frame and the pacer. Each size
0 mini is equipped with a parking brake, a
friction brake, a backwards stop and a di-
rection lock. The combination sub-frame is
equipped with two 8" front wheels (B) and two
11½" rear wheels. The parking brake, friction
brake and backwards stop are located in the
rear wheels (C). The direction lock is located
in the front wheels (B). Optionally, frames with
distance measurement systems are available
(see Point 4.1); these are located above the
casters (A) and front wheels.
3.3.1 Direction locks
Direction locks prevent the user inadvertently
swaying.
• Press button (B) to activate.
• To deactivate, press button (C).
If the direction lock is activated on all
castors, the user can only move forwards or
backwards. If the direction locks are only
activated on the rear wheels, the user is sta-
bilised and yet they can still steer.
3.3.2 Parking brake
In order to press the parking brake, push the
lever (D) down with your foot. To release it,
push the lever (D) back up again with your
foot. On the combination sub-frame, the
parking brakes are only located in the two rear wheels (E).
3.3.3 Friction brake
In order to activate the friction brake, press the adjustment wheel (F).
3.3.4 Backwards stop
The backwards stop prevents unwanted rolling away backwards. To acti-
vate the backwards stop:
• Press the switch (G).
• If the direction lock is activated, clicking sounds are heard when rolled.
A
C
F
D
G
B
E

14 4. Accessories.
4.1 Distance measurement system
The distance measurement system (A)
shows the distance covered. To reset
the distance measurement system to
"0", press the reset button (B). In order
to display the entire distance cover-
ed, press the reset button (B) for one
second. The distance can be shown in
metres (m) or feet (ft). In order to alter
the distance unit, keep the button (B)
pressed until the unit changes.
4.2 Adapter clamp for accessories
A large selection of the accessories are mounted onto the top frame using
an adapter (C). To mount the adapter (C), proceed as follows:
1. Release the handle (D) and press it
downwards.
2. Lift the bar (E) up.
3. Position the adapter (C) onto the
frame and close the bar.
4. Press the handle (D) up again and
re-tighten it.
The positioning of the accessories on
the frame is dependent on the posi-
tion of the user, their physical capa-
bilities and the quantity of mounted
accessories. In case of thinner users,
the accessories can also be mounted
on the inside of the top frame (F).
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again
after each setting/adjustment!
A
CE
D
F
B

15 4. Accessories.
4.3 Push handles
The push handles (A) have recesses (B)
so that the hip positioning aid or the
pelvic positioning aid can be hooked in
using rings (see Points 4.9 and 4.12). The
push handles (A) can also be used for
the accompanying person, for example
to push the user slightly.
Release the handle (C) in order to:
• Remove the adapters (D) with the
push handles (A).
• Change the position of the
adapters (D) including the push
handles (A).
To adjust the height of the push hand-
les (A):
• Press the button (E) and bring the
push handles (A) into the required
position. An audible clicking noise
is heard when the push handles (A)
engage in the adapter (D).
In order to change the alignment of the
push handles (A):
• Press the button (E), pull the respective push handle (A) out of the
adapter (D) and insert the push handle (A) in the required alignment
back into the adapter (D).
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after each setting/adjustment!
A
B
C
D
E

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4.4 Grip rings
If the dynamic pacer is used as an anterior
gait trainer, it is recommended to mount the
grip rings (A) in front of the cross strut (B) of
the top frame (C). This creates stable positi-
oning and leaves sucient space for further
accessories. In the pacer. (Size 0 mini) the grip
rings (A) are mounted at the front of the base
frame (D).
The grip rings (A) can be mounted on both
the outside and on the inside of the frame
for thinner users. In this way, the grip rings (A)
can be positioned close to the user in any
situation.
Release the twist grip (E) to:
• remove the adapter (F) with the grip
rings (A).
• Move the grip rings down (A) including that
of the adapter (F).
To adjust the height of the grip rings (A):
• Press the button (G), bring the grip ring (A)
into the required height and then release
the button (G) again. An audible clicking
noise is heard when the grip ring (A) enga-
ges in the adapter (F).
To change the alignment of the grip rings (A):
• Press the button (G), pull the grip ring (A)
out of the adapter (F) and insert the grip
ring (A) in the required alignment back into
the adapter (F).
To adjust the angle of the grip rings (A):
• Loosen the wing screw (H), bring the
grip ring (A) into the required angle and
re-tighten the wing screw (H).
To prevent injuries, do not mount the grip rings onto the foremost end of the top
frame (I)!
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after each setting/adjustment!
4. Accessories.
I
D
A
HG
F
A
BFE
A
C

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4.5 Handles
If the dynamic pacer is used as an anterior
gait trainer, it is recommended to mount the
handles (A) in front of the cross strut (B) of the
top frame (C). This creates stable positioning
and leaves sucient space for further ac-
cessories. To mount the handles (A), proceed
as follows:
1. Release the twist grip (D) and press it
upwards.
2. Open the bar (E).
3. Position the handle (A) onto the frame
and close the bar (E).
4. Press the twist grip (D) up again and
re-tighten it.
The positioning of the handles (A) on the fra-
me is dependent on the position of the user,
their physical capabilities and the quantity
of mounted accessories.
Adjust the angle of the handles (A):
• Pull the clamping lever (F), upwards, move
the handle (A) to the required angle and
then push the clamping lever (F) down again.
Release the twist grip (D) to:
• push the handle (A) back.
• remove the handle (A).
To prevent injuries, do not mount the handles
onto the foremost end of the top frame (G)!
Then rmly re-tighten the twist grip again after
each setting/adjustment!
A
B
C
F
D
DE
G

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4.6 Padded armrests
If the dynamic pacer is used as an anterior gait
trainer, it is recommended that the armrests (A)
are mounted in front of the cross strut (B) of
the top frame. This creates stable positioning
and leaves sucient space for further ac-
cessories. In the pacer. (Size 0 mini) the arm
supports (A) analogue to the hand rims (see
Point 4.4) are mounted to the base frame.
The armrests (A) can be mounted both on
the outside and on the inside of the frame for
thinner users. In this way, the armrests (A) can
be positioned close to the user in any situa-
tion.
Release the handle (C) in order to:
• Adjust the depth of the armrest/armrest
pad
• Turn them upwards or downwards
• Turn them to the inside or outside
To adjust the armrest height (A):
• Press the button (D), bring the armrest (A)
into the required position and release the
button (D) again. An audible clicking noise is
heard when the armrest (A) engages in the
adapter clamp (E).
To adjust the handles (F):
1. Loosen the wing screw (G).
2. Push the handles (F) for dierent lower arm
lengths forwards or backwards or from left
to right. The arm strap (H) and the hand
strap (I) provide appropriate safety for the
user so that their arms cannot slip out.
To move the entire armrest (A):
1. Loosen the wing screw (J).
2. Push the adapter clamp (E) with the arm-
rest (A) into the required position.
To prevent injuries, do not mount the armrests onto the foremost end of the top
frame (J)!
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after each setting/adjustment!
4. Accessories.
A
H
G
I
J
K
F
-E
C
B
D
1
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4
2
Tip - The armrests can be:
1. Adjusted horizontally.
2. Adjusted vertically by 360°.
3. Adjusted vertically at the handle.
4. Mounted anywhere on the top
frame.
5. Mounted in four positions in the adapter
clamp.

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4.7 Padded lower arm supports
When the dynamic pacer is used as an an-
terior gait trainer, it is recommended that
you mount the arm supports (A) in front
of the cross strut (B) of the top frame. This
creates stable positioning and leaves
sucient space for further accessories.
In the pacer. (Size 0 mini) the arm pads ana-
logue to the hand rims (see Point 4.4) are
mounted to the base frame. The arm sup-
ports (A) can be mounted both on the outsi-
de and on the inside of the frame for thinner
users. In this way, the arm supports (A) can
be positioned close to the user in any situ-
ation.
Release the handle (C) in order to:
• Adjust the arm support (A) in depth
• Turn them upwards or downwards
• Turn them to the inside or outside
To adjust the height of the arm supports (A)
To adjust the width: xxxxtttft
• Press the button (D), bring the arm
supports (A) into the required position and
release the button (D) again. An audible
clicking noise is heard when the arm
support (A) engages in the adapter clamp (E).
To move the entire arm support (A):
1. Loosen the wing screw (F).
2. Push the adapter clamp (E) with arm support (A) into the required posi-
tion. Press the button (D) to remove the arm supports from the adapter
clamp (E). The arm strap (G) provides appropriate safety for the user
so that they cannot slip out. Release the hook and eye fastener on the
arm strap (E) in order to remove it completely.
To prevent injuries, do not mount the arm supports onto the foremost end of the
top frame (J)!
Then rmly re-tighten the screws again after each setting/adjustment!
Ensure that no extremities are located in the setting or adjustment area!
4. Accessories.
A
G
E
D
H
C
B
F

20 4. Accessories.
4.8 Chest structure
Mount the chest structure (A) directly behind
the oval crossbar on the top frame and/or
the base frame. There is a rear strap (B) at-
tached to the back of the chest structure (A);
these can be opened and closed easily by
means of plug locks (C) on both sides.
To mount the chest structure (A), proceed as
follows:
1. Release the twist grip (D) on both sides
and press them up.
2. Open the bar (E).
3. Position the chest structure (A) onto the
frame and close the bar (E).
4. Press the twist grip (D) up again and
re-tighten it.
The positioning of the chest structure (A) on
the frame is dependent on the position of
the user, their physical capabilities and the
quantity of mounted accessories.
Adjust the angle of the chest structure (A):
• Pull the clamping lever (F), upwards, move
the chest structure (A) to the required ang-
le and then press the clamping
lever (F) down again.
To adjust the height of the chest
structure (A):
• Pull the clamping lever (G), upwards, move the chest structure (A) to the
required height and then press the clamping lever (F) down again.
Then rmly re-tighten the twist grip again after each setting/adjustment!
C
A
C
B
A
AB
D
-E
G
F