User Guide - Blatchford
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1. seconds then disconnect keeping the knee limb straight during reset 938341 WEB GB 1 0413 Low Battery Charge If the red LED flashes and 5 long beeps are heard this indicates the battery has no charge The knee will automatically set to a high yield The yield resistance may be reduced if it proves unsafe to walk at the high yield setting however knee stability will be reduced To change the yield resistance Press either button the LED will flash red and yellow Press to select medium yield Press O to select high yield If after removing the charger the LED flashes red and purple an error has been detected Press and hold the button to re check the knee If the error is resolved the green LED will be illuminated for 2 seconds and the limb will resume normal operation If the LED continues to flash red and purple the knee will go to disabled mode and high yield settings Report immediately to your service provider 938341 WEB GB 1 0413 Knee Reset This procedure resets the Orion knee to the last program set at the clinic To initiate knee Reset Ensure the knee is in a straight fully extended position Press and hold until LED flashes red Press to select you will hear 1 short beep The knee will now reset and check for any errors If everything is ok then the following sequence will occur do not bend the knee during this process The red LED will remain on for 1 second2. Followed by the green LED for 2 seconds 2 Seconds The Orion will now resume normal operation A If any errors are detected in the limb the sequence shown on page 9 Knee Error Detected will occur NB If knee Reset cannot be initiated reconnect the charger for 5 seconds then disconnect and wait for automatic reset 10 938341WEB GB 1 0413 Battery Status The Orion knee provides audible warnings of battery status 11 If 8 short beeps are heard from the knee this indicates the battery charge is low The knee will continue at normal operation but we recommend the battery be charged as a matter of urgency before the charge runs out 5 long beeps indicate the battery has no charge The LED flashes red A Stop walking so the limb can set to high yield The yield resistance may be reduced if it proves unsafe to walk at the high yield setting however knee stability will be reduced To change the yield resistance Press either button the LED will flash red and yellow Press to select medium yield Press O to select high yield Recharge and reset 938341 WEB GB 1 0413 Battery Check How to check the status of the battery charge in the Orion knee can be done at any time Press and hold until green LED flashes 3 green flashes BATTERY FULLY CHARGED 2 green flashes BATTERY GOOD 1 green flash BATTERY OK Slow yellow flash BATTERY LOW The limb will continue at normal operat
3. cal supply and contact your service provider It is recommended that the knee is charged every night when in regular use Do not refit the knee until the charger has been disconnected Always recharge the knee before use if it has not been used for an extended period of time Use the indicator on the back of the charger to confirm that charging has initiated correctly o When the charger is first switched on the indicator is yellow o When fast charging commences the indicator changes to orange o When close to full charge the indicator flashes green yellow o On reaching full charge the indicator changes to green Charger first switched Fast charging Close to full charge Fully charged green yellow commences orange flashing green yellow 7 938341WEB GB 1 0413 Automatic Reset after Charging 2 Seconds Note From fully discharged it takes typically 2 hours to full charge Only charge the Orion knee with the charger supplied with the product and do not use this charger for charging any other device The knee must remain stationary to allow Automatic Reset to take place when charger plug is removed Unplug the charger and keep the limb extended for 8 seconds at which time the motors will reset The red LED will remain on for 8 seconds Followed by the green LED for 2 seconds The Orion knee will now resume normal operation If red LED remains on for more than 10 seconds reconnect charger wait 5
4. e of walking speeds e Reduction of stance support to initiate swing phase will not be activated until the toe load passes a programmed level e Intended for single user only For further information and updates on instructions and warranty please refer to www endolite co uk or www endolite com Orion knee pages 3 938341 WEB GB 1 0413 Safety Information the caution symbol highlights safety information which must be followed carefully If any beeps are emitted from the knee stop immediately taking care to ensure that the knee is stable 1 Hold the minus O button to check the battery level e f the LED flashes green the battery is ok e f the LED flashes yellow the battery level is low and should be recharged as soon as possible If the LED flashes red the battery has no charge left The knee will remain in a high yield position making it only possible to walk with a straight leg Recharge the knee as soon as possible 2 Perform a User Reset By holding the button until the LED flashes red then release and immediately press and release the button e If one short beep followed by one long beep is emitted and the LED is only red briefly followed by green LED then the knee has reset Take a few supported steps to confirm correct operation e If 8 short beeps are sounded the battery is low A e If 5 long beeps are sounded the battery charge is too low for normal walking and the knee should only be walked with a high
5. eir condition changes 4 938341WEB GB 1 0413 Key points for User Do not attempt stairs descent leg over leg on an Orion knee unless you have been trained for stairs descent Any changes in body weight and or activity level of the user must also be reported to the clinical practitioner High flexion resistance settings may induce some noise during stairs descent this will not affect function Any changes in performance of this device must be reported to the practitioner or clinician Changes in performance may include Increase in knee stiffness Knee instability Knee starting to extend too aggressively Any unusual noises Any unrecognized beeps or warning lights One or more uninitiated beeps from the buzzer that cannot be attributed to the audible battery low warning Cleaning Use a damp cloth and mild soap to clean the outside surfaces DO NOT use aggressive cleansers Transport amp Storage Ensure that the Orion knee is in a straight fully extended position when not in use If the limb is to be stored upright then it must be secured to prevent it falling over or flexing If the Orion knee is shipped either on its own or built into a limb it should be maintained in an extended position and packaged in a suitable box to allow this 5 938341WEB GB 1 0413 User Interface Key to Symbols LED BUTTON C O SOUND 9 4 Q9 4 MODE Red reset Green function ok LED flashing red mode
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7. ford co uk www endolite co uk Customer Services UK Prosthetic and Orthotic Products 11 Atlas Way Atlas North Sheffield S4 7QQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 114 263 7900 Fax 44 0 114 263 7901 Email sales blatchford co uk www endolite co uk endolite North America 1031 Byers Road Miamisburg Ohio 45342 USA Tel 800 548 3534 Fax 800 929 3636 Email info endolite com www endolite com endolite Germany Endolite Deutschland GmbH Holzstr 5 95336 Mainleus GERMANY Tel 49 9229 9737 001 Fax 49 9229 9737 006 Email info endolite de www endolite de endolite France Parc d Activit s de l A roport 125 Impasse Jean Baptiste Say 34470 PEROLS FRANCE Tel 00 33 0 467 820 820 Fax 00 33 0 467 073 630 Email contact endolite fr www endolite fr endolite India Ltd A4 Naraina Industrial Area Phase 1 New Delhi INDIA 110028 Tel 91 11 45689955 Fax 91 11 25891543 Email endolite vsnl com www endoliteindia com am 938341 WEB GB 1 0413
8. ion but we recommend the battery be charged as a matter of urgency before the charge runs out Slow red flash BATTERY HAS NO CHARGE A Stop walking so the knee can set to high yield Recharge and reset Slow Flash 12 938341 WEB GB 1 0413 User modes The Orion has 2 user activated modes Please note that these modes are only available if they have been enabled by your clinician Warning Care must be taken to only use these modes as instructed by your clinician 1 Fixed Angle flexion lock Sets the limit of flexion to a predetermined angle 2 Cycling Free swing Releases stance the knee will swing freely Warning in this mode there is no stance active this mode must be disabled before resuming walking to avoid falling and possible injury To activate Fixed Angle flexion lock Press O 3 times the LED is flashes blue and you will hear 3 medium beeps Press and hold O to switch lock off you will hear 2 long beeps Warning In cycling free swing mode there is no yield resistance To switch on Cycling Free swing mode Press O 4 times the LED flashes green You will hear 4 medium beeps To switch off Press and hold O to cancel cycling mode you will hear 2 long beeps 13 938341WEB GB 1 0413 Head Office Chas A Blatchford amp Sons Ltd Unit D Antura Kingsland Business Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8PZ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1256 316600 Fax 44 0 1256 316710 Email sales blatch
9. selection LED flashing red colour warning FUNCTION Red indicates which button to press Press and hold to cycle through LED sequence press and release to increase adjustment settings Press and hold to exit a mode Press and release to select LED mode and to decrease adjustment settings SIGNAL Short Beep Long Beep 6 938341WEB GB 1 0413 Battery Charging The batteries are not field replaceable and will be replaced as necessary when serviced The Orion knee must be charged daily Lay the extended limb on a flat surface and plug the charger into the mini USB port in the top of the knee A Only charge the Orion knee using the charger supplied with the product Do not use this charger for charging any other device From fully discharged it takes typically 2 hours to full charge Read the user instructions supplied with the charger before using for the first time Do not move knock drop or bend the knee immediately after removing the charger connector while the red light is on The battery charger can be used with an electrical outlet that is rated between 100 and 240V AC 50 60Hz Never plug the charger into the knee while still wearing the limb During charging no power is delivered to the knee control system The user interface buttons and LED are inoperative The front of the knee may become warm during charging but should never be too hot to touch If this is the case immediately unplug from electri
10. yield setting e If no beeps are sounded then the knee has malfunctioned and should not be used unsupported Contact your service provider immediately Any changes in performance of the knee eg instability or double action in the knee AN should be immediately reported to your service provider for investigation A Always use a hand rail when descending stairs and at any other time if available A Any excessive changes in heel height may adversely affect the stability of the knee A After continuous use the top of the cylinder may become hot to the touch Avoid strong magnetic fields sources of electrical interference atmospheres containing liquids and or powders and extremes of temperature The Orion is not suitable for extreme sports running or cycle racing ice and snow sports extreme slopes and steps Any such activities undertaken are done so completely at the users own risk Recreational cycling is acceptable A Contact your service provider for advice if the knee is to be used with a pacemaker or any other electronic medical device A Care should be taken when carrying heavy loads as this may adversely affect the stability of the knee Assembly programming and repair of the Orion knee must only be carried out AN by suitably qualified practitioners or clinicians certified by Blatchford Endolite A The user must not adjust or tamper with the settings or program A The user should be advised to contact their clinician if th
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