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THERA live Instructions for Use 80 000 069-004

Instructions for Use

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Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of the THERA-live. This therapeutic exerciser will provide you with excellent service. It uses the very latest computer technology and is an innovative, high-quality product made in Germany.

These instructions will help you to familiarise yourself with the THERA-live. They will guide you carefully through its functions and operation and offer numerous tips and hints on getting the best use out of your new therapeutic exerciser.

Before using the exerciser for the first time, please take careful note of the safety instructions on page 17. If you have any questions or observations, the staff at medica Medizintechnik GmbH will be only too pleased to help. Enjoy exercising and stay active with the THERA-live.

Operation... 21 Footrests... 21 Radius adjustment, 2-step ... 21 Radius adjustment, stepless (optional). 21 Calf support to guide the legs (optional) 21 Adjustment of the handles (optional) ... 21 Adjustment of the upper body exerciser (optional) ... 22 Adjustment of the fixing bracket... 22 Therapy grips for the upper body exerciser ... 22 Arm rests (optional) ... 22 Grip-Adaptation... 22

Direction of rotation... 23 Leg-/Upper body exerciser ... 23 Get-in support ... 23 Activity level display right/left ... 24 Spasticity control... 24 Save Settings... 24 Default settings ... 24

Technical Data ... 25

Lock Handle ... 22 Assembling Grip-Adaptation... 22

EC Declaration of Conformity ... 26

Control pad ... 23

Tips and Tricks for the new THERA-live... 27

Contents Exerciser Options ... 16 Intended Use ... 16 Exerciser Components and Controls... 16 Safety ... 17 Symbols... 18 Notes on Exercise Therapy ... 19 General observations... 19 Uses... 19 Correct posture ... 19 Exercise programme planning ... 19 Active and passive exercising... 19 Treatment of Spasms ... 20 Transporting and Commissioning... 20 Before using the exerciser ... 20 Transport ... 20 Connecting to the power supply ... 20 Switching the exerciser on/off... 20

START-button ... 23 STOP-button ... 23 Display of the training parameters... 23 Rotational speed (+/-)... 23 Braking resistance... 23 Training time... 23

Cleaning and disinfection ... 26 Changing fuses... 26 Guarantee... 26 Recycling ... 26

Index ... 28

Exerciser Options

Intended Use

Basic exerciser: The basic version of the THERA-live can be used for passive (driven by the exerciser) and active therapeutic exercise of the legs using the footrests. Exerciser with handles: The adjustable handles provide optimum balance and stability especially when exercising actively. Exerciser with upper body exerciser: The upper body exerciser with hand grips enables the machine to be used for therapeutic exercise of the upper limbs as well. Like the leg exerciser, the upper body exerciser is suitable for passive (without stressing the joints) and active exercise. Option arm rests: These help to guide and fix the forearms while using the upper body exerciser. Option tetragrips: These are developed especially for tetraplegia patients to guide and fix the forearms while using the upper body exerciser. Option radius adjustment: Using the radius adjustment the crank lenght can be adjusted variably for everybody’s individual movement extent. Option calf support: The calf support provides lateral support and fixation of the lower legs. Option foot cups for children: The foot cups for children allow an individual adjustment for children’s feet with malpositions.

The THERA-live is suitable for use in the home, in hospitals, care institutions and medical practices. It is intended to improve the mobility of persons suffering impaired mobility as a result of accidents, surgical operations, or general conditions affecting the mobility of the upper and lower limbs. The THERA-live should only be used for patients who do not suffer from severe spasms. The THERA-live can be used both as a leg exerciser and as an upper body exerciser. It is suitable for active therapeutic exercise (where the patient provides the motive power) as well as passive exercise (where the patient’s limbs are moved by the machine).The switch from passive to active training is smooth.Operating both upper body and leg exerciser at the same time is not possible. It is not possible to give specific details of the use of the THERA-live in the case of the various medical conditions or to provide specific exercise programmes. The possible settings depend on the individual condition (Age, physical constitution, fitness,… ) of a person. Consultation with a doctor is advisable.

Exerciser Components and Controls 1 Control pad 2 Coiled flex for control pad 3 Crank, Radius adjustment, 2-step (leg exerciser) 4 Footrest 5 Base 6 Castors 7 Therapy grips 8 Upper body exerciser 9 Screw handle for adjusting height of upper body exerciser 10 Inclination adjustment for the upper body exerciser or handles 11 Handles 12 Supporting beam for handles 13 Power connection and fuses B 14 Computer interface (for service staff) B 15 Calf support D 16 Arm rest H 17 Arresting button J

Safety ❑ THERA-live is intended for supervised use

❑ Always disconnect the power cord before

❑ When exercising with the THERA-live,

only. This is why patients are not allowed to use THERA-live without a present auxiliary person. ❑ Before using the exerciser for the first time or after it has been transported over a long distance, allow it to stand for about 1 hour at room temperature. ❑ Only transport THERA-live on a firm and level surface using the castors (see page 20). ❑ Always place the THERA-live on a level, non-slip surface so as to ensure maximum stability. Be careful to fasten the adjustable fixing bracket 5 firmly (Page 8). ❑ Do not lean the exerciser against a wall (risk of tipping and damage to the wall by the metal base, 5). ❑ The THERA-live must only be connected to a power supply with the voltage indicated on the identification plate. Only connect the exerciser to a properly earthed mains power socket. ❑ Mains cable and remote control cable have to be guided in a safe way making it impossible to trip over it, to be caught in the cranks or to be damaged by other devices. Never use the device with a damaged mains or remote control cable. Only use original cables of the manufacturer. ❑ To prevent electric shock, the THERA-live must never be used in wet, damp or extremely hot conditions.

opening up the casing. ❑ Never operate the THERA-live with the casing open. ❑ Do not use fluids containing solvents to clean the exerciser. ❑ If the THERA-live is to be used by a patient in a wheelchair, and if it is not possible to be absolutely certain that the wheelchair will not tip over backwards (e.g. with extremely active patients), a wheelchair bracing/stabilising device must be used. ❑ Exercise only when wearing close-fitting clothing. ❑ THERA-live is designed for sitting users only. Do not stand on the footrests, 4, with the full weight of your body. ❑ Before exercising put your feet into the foot cups and fix them. Then spin the foot cups manually (without motor) once around to make sure that the cranks are free moving, that the crank length is adjusted the right way and that the legs can be moved freely (no wedging in). Act accordingly when using the upper body exerciser. ❑ Never touch the cranks, radius adjustment, foot cups or calf support when the device is running. ❑ Have your doctor or supplier show you how to operate the exerciser before using it for the first time.

make sure you adopt a physiologically correct position. Seek advice from a therapist. ❑ If the patient has palsies, spasms or instability of the legs the exerciser may only be used in connection with the option „calf support”. ❑ Having contractures or restricted joint movability the option „radius adjustment, stepless” is mandatory. The crank length may not be adjusted with the motor running under all circumstances. Only adjust the crank length if the legs are not in the foot cups. Tighten the fixing screw (Picture C) firmly and check it before each training session. ❑ Limit the exercise period to a maximum of 15 minutes to begin with. The length of the exercise period can subsequently be gradually increased according to the individual capabilities of the patient. ❑ Make sure the remote control 1 can always be reached by the patient. ❑ Always start a THERA-live session with a period of passive exercise under machine power in order to loosen up first. ❑ The greater the distance between the THERA-live and the user’s seat/wheelchair, the more the knee, hip and arm joints are stretched. Therefore, exercise sessions should begin with the exerciser close to the seat/wheelchair. Avoid overstretching the joints.

❑ Adjust the handles resp. the upper body

❑ Repairs to the exerciser may only be car-

exerciser vertically so the thighs cannot hit anything when exercising with your legs. Make sure the star handle for the adjustment in height ( 9) is firmly tightened. ❑ Handles and the upper body exerciser are not supposed to be used to help standing up or to lean against since the exerciser might tip over. ❑ While exercising with the upper body exerciser do not put your legs in the foot cups. ❑ The upper body exerciser 8 is not allowed to be used in combination with the radius adjustment ( C ). ❑ Make sure the arm rests 16 are connected firmly to the therapy handles ( H ) when using the upper body exerciser. Make sure the arms cannot leave the armrests 16. ❑ If symptoms of a medical condition occur during or after an exercise session, consult a doctor immediately. ❑ Children must always be constantly supervised when exercising with the THERA-live. Never leave the THERA-live unattended when children are present. ❑ A complete disconnection from the public power supply is only guaranteed if the plug is pulled out of the power outlet. ❑ Take out the power plug in any case before opening the casing.THERA-live may not be used without the casing.

ried out by properly trained specialists. If the exerciser is damaged or faulty or if it produces abnormal noises or smells, stop the exercise session immediately, unplug the power cord and contact your service technician.

Symbols The symbols used in this instruction manual as well as the symbols on the exerciser itself are supposed to point out possible dangers of this device. You have to understand the symbols/hints and act accordingly in order to use the exerciser more efficiently and safely. Possible danger: Read the instruction manual and pay attention to the hints! Dangerous moving parts: Do not touch the crank while exercising!

Alternating current: Thera-live is run with alternating current. Ground wire connection

Notes on Exercise Therapy General observations The object of therapy depends on the medical condition of the patient and may be aimed at maintaining mobility (preventative therapy) or at rehabilitation after an operation or injury, i.e. at regaining mobility and strength. We recommend that the THERA-live be used as part of a planned exercise programme prescribed by a doctor or therapist. Begin exercise sessions slowly and then increase the level of intensity gradually according to the user’s physical capabilities. Be particularly careful not to exceed the patient’s ability to cope with physical stress.

Uses The THERA-live can be used both as a leg exerciser and as an upper body exerciser: ❑ The patient sits in a chair or wheelchair or lies on a gymnastics mat. The THERA-live is placed on the floor in front of the patient. The leg exerciser is controlled by means of the control pad. ❑ If the upper body/arm exerciser function is being used, the patient sits in front of the exerciser in a chair or wheelchair. The arm exerciser grips, 7, and if required the arm rests, 16, are fitted to the upper body/arm exerciser. The upper body/arm exerciser is controlled by means of the control pad.

The THERA-live is specifically recommended for the following conditions: ❑ Multiple sclerosis ❑ Para-, Tetraplegia ❑ Stroke, Hemiplegia ❑ Parkinson’s disease ❑ Rheumatism, Arthrosis, Arthritis ❑ Heart and circulation problems ❑ Muscular diseases ❑ Impaired mobility and ability to walk ❑ General lack of mobility

Correct posture Always make sure that the patient’s posture when exercising with the THERA-live is in keeping with the purpose of the therapy. Start the exercise programme with the exerciser positioned close to the patient in order to avoid overstretching the joints or damaging muscles/tendons/ligaments. The greater the distance between the THERA-live and the patient, the more the knee and hip or elbow and shoulder joints are stretched. When using the footrests, 4, make sure that the feet are properly secured by means of the Velcro straps (see the section “Footrests” on page 21).

Exercise programme planning The frequency and duration of exercise sessions should normally be individually planned and prescribed by a doctor or therapist.

Regular exercising with the THERA-live is extremely important if improvements in mobility are to be achieved. Short but frequent sessions are better than long strenuous ones. You should therefore start with sessions of no more than 5 to 10 minutes of continuous exercise – assuming the patient has the required mobility. Set the resistance to a low level. The length of the session, the speed and the resistance can be gradually increased a small amount at a time, always taking great care not to exceed the physical capabilities of the patient. The therapy will be most successful, if there will be no exhausting state of any kind, the patient feels at ease during the whole time and strength and mobility slowly increase.

Active and passive exercising Active exercising involves the patient using his/her own efforts and energy to turn the machine’s cranks against the set resistance level (see the section “Motor power/resistance” on page 24). Passive exercising means that the patient’s limbs are moved by the exerciser without any effort on the part of the patient. The motive force is provided by the exerciser.

Treatment of Spasms Spasms can be effectively treated by slow, even movement on the THERA-live using a short crank length. The important consideration is that the distance between the THERA-live and the patient is kept as small as possible to begin with. If this is combined with an upright sitting position and small crank length (see “Adjusting crank length” on page 21), a reduction in the spasms can generally be observed within a short time. Experience and scientific investigations have shown that this effect can last for several hours. Under the supervision of a doctor or therapist, an exercise programme should be drawn up so as to achieve the correct “degree” of spasm reduction. The THERA-live incorporates “intelligent” electronics which detect spasms when they occur and immediately stop the motor. Most patients suffer from “stretching spasms”. When a stretching spasm occurs, the THERA-live stops and then continues rotating forwards after a short delay. This forward rotation shortens the muscle length and allows the spasm to recede (for details of settings, refer to page 24). If the spasticity control responds repeatedly in a short period of time, please check the rotational speed, the pedal length and distance between the patient and THERA-live, before continuing your training.

Transporting and Commissioning Before using the exerciser Remove the THERA-live from its packaging and check for any damage suffered in transit. Also check that the power supply voltage specified on the identification plate matches that of your mains power supply. If discover any damage or if the power supply voltage is incorrect, you should contact your supplier immediately

Transport THERA-live has a transport lug on the side opposite to the patient. With this transport lug THERA-live can be easily carried. Hold the device with one hand at the transport lug, with the other under the power unit. A The THERA-live is fitted as standard with castors 6 for ease of transportation. To move the exerciser, tilt it backwards as illustrated and push it in front of you. Persons with a wheelchair can also move the THERA-live. Thereto lift the exerciser using the transport lug until it stands on its castors 6. The castors are not suitable for the transport on uneven or unfortified surfaces.

Connecting to the power supply B Connect your THERA-live to a mains

power socket using the power cord supplied. The control pad display shows the version of the engine control software and of the control pad software. The THERA-live is now ready to use and can be started by means of the control pad.

Switching the exerciser on/off Press the START-button on your control pad1 to activate THERA-live. If THERA-live is in the stand-by mode, you have to press the START-button twice. You can finish your training any time using the STOP-button.

Operation Footrests

❑ Move the footrest to the desired position on

The footrests, 4, are designed so that the exerciser can be used with or without shoes. The feet can be firmly secured in the footrests, 4, by means of the Velcro straps provided. To do so, take the Velcro strap over the top of the foot to the outer side of the footrest, 4, and press it against the Velcro strip. Before every exercise session, you should check that your feet are properly positioned in the footrests, 4, and are securely held by the Velcro straps.

the crank and tighten the securing screw firmly! ❑ Adjust the opposite pedal in the same way. Make sure that the crank lengths on both sides are equal. Depending on the nature of the patient’s condition, asymmetrical crank lengths may sometimes be of benefit. With an amputated leg it can be necessary to remove one footrest completely. Open the fixing screw as far as possible, so you can remove the footrests from the crank.

Radius adjustment, 2-step THERA-live is serially equipped with a crank which can be adjusted in 2 steps. With a open-ended spanner (wrench size 13) the optimal pedal length (=crank length) can be adjusted. Please notice that the right crank has a right-hand thread and the left crank a left-hand thread. Please tighten the screws again firmly.

C Radius adjustment, stepless (optional) After fitting the optional cranks, the crank length can be infinitely variably adjusted within the adjustment range. This allows the degree of leg movement (crank length) to be set individually for every patient. ❑ Switch off the THERA-live by means of the STOP-button. ❑ Open the fixing screw.

D Calf support to guide the legs (optional) With the Calf support the legs are fixed in the case of occurring palsies. They are flexibly connected to the footrests, so they don’t affect the movement of the ankles. ❑ Adjust the height of the calf supports as necessary. Secure the lower legs with the Velcro straps. Patients secured to the THERA-live by the Velcro straps must not be left unattended.

E F Adjustment of the handles (optional) When the patient is exercising actively (or if he/she suffers from spasms), the handles provide extra stability and balance. You can adjust the handles depending on you posture in height and distance. ❑ Loosen the fixing knob 9 at the supporting beam of the upper body exerciser. ❑ Bring the handles in the desired height and tighten the fixing knob 9 firmly! ❑ If you want to adjust the handle horizontally, you have to open the 8 screws 10 at the inclination adjustment a little with the enclosed tools. ❑ Bring the handles in the desired distance and tighten the screws 10 again firmly. Adjust the handles so as to enable as upright an exercising position as possible.

E F Adjustment of the upper body exerciser (optional) Adjustment of the upper body exerciser. ❑ Loosen the fixing knob 9 at the supporting beam of the upper body exerciser. ❑ Bring the upper body exerciser in the desired height and tighten the fixing knob 9 firmly! ❑ If you want to adjust the upper body exerciser horizontally, you have to open the 8 screws 10 at the inclination adjustment a little with the enclosed tools. ❑ Bring the upper body exerciser in the desired distance and tighten the screws 10 again firmly. The adjustments of the upper boddy exerciser are optimal when your arms don’t get fully extended at the farthest pedal position and if the drive shaft of the upper body exerciser is approx. 5-10 cm below the height of your shoulders.

Adjustment of the fixing bracket The stableness of the THERA-live can be increased by pulling out the fixing bracket. This makes sense especially in combination with the upper body exerciser. ❑ Tip the THERA-live up over the back edge of the device. ❑ Open the fixing screw with the enclosed tools. ❑ Pull out the fixing bracket as far as needed, but do not go over the mark.

❑ Tighten the screws again firmly. ❑ Tilt the THERA-live forward to the normal position.

G Therapy grips for the upper body exerciser The therapy grips, 7, offer a variety of possible grips for upper body exercising. The therapy grips, 7, are easily removable from the crank spindle, 3. To remove them, press in the retaining pin by hand and pull the therapy grip, 7, off the crank spindle. Repeat the operation for the second therapy grip, 7. To refit the therapy grip, 7, press in the retaining pin on the therapy grip, 7, and carefully push the therapy grip onto the crank spindle, 3, until it is fully home. It should snap perceptibly into position.

H Arm rests (optional) The push-fit arm rests, 16, are a useful supplementary aid which can provide a secure hold for patients suffering from symptoms of paralysis, mild spasms or stiffness in the hands/arms. Velcro straps allow the forearms to be secured in the arm rests, 16. The arm rests can either: ❑ be clipped onto the hand grips, 16, first and the arms then strapped into them or ❑ strapped to the arms first and then clipped onto the arm exerciser hand grips, 7.

Grip-Adaptation Just a few manipulations and the upper body exerciser is a therapy grip. Lock Handle ❑ Draw down the arresting button 17, turn it round (quarterly turn-round) and let go. ❑ Turn the handle to a horizontal position till the arresting button locks in. To untie the handle draw down the arresting button, turn it round (quarterly turn-round) and let go. Assembling Grip-Adaptation

❑ Mount/Dismount the grip-adaptation like the therapy-grip (see before). The Grip-Adaptations are not designed to support the weight of your body or to carry the device.

I Control pad START-button Press the START-button to switch THERA-live on. Pressing the START-button for the first time sets the control pad display from the stand-by mode to the ready-mode. By pressing the START-button again, the automatic program with 10 revolutions per minute is started. STOP-button By pressing the STOP-button you can switch THERA-live off. By pressing the STOP-button again, the covered distance is displayed in “km”, by pressing it again the display shows the energy consumption in “kcal”. The data can be shown by the STOP-button until you press the START-button or until the power supply is interrupted. Display of the training parameters During the training the display changes from rotational speed (rpm)→ power (Watt) → energy consumption (kcal) → distance (km) → remaining training time (min). The change of the training parameters on the display can be deactivated by pressing this button . The displayed training parameter flashes. If you want the display to change automatically again, press the button a second time. By pressing the START-button while exercising you can switch to the next display.

Rotational speed (+/-) An increase of the passive motor rotational speed up to 60 rotations per minute can be achieved by pressing the “+”-button The rotational speed display (in rpm) and the flashing rabbit as a symbol for speed appear on the display. You can reduce the rotational speed again by pressing the “–”-button up to a minimum of 5 per minute. Braking resistance An increase of the braking resistance can be achieved by pressing the “+”button. By pressing the “–”-button the braking resistance is reduced again. The braking resistance can be set to 15 different levels. The display shows a flashing symbol for weight and the level of resistance while adjusting it. Training time If you press the “+”-button or the “–”button for the training time, the symbol “clock” flashes and the current training time can be adjusted. The time displayed is always the remaining time till the end of the training. The training time can be increased up to 60 minutes. Direction of rotation By pressing the button for adjustment of direction of rotation, you can change the current direction of rotation. If you change the direction, THERA-live will slow down gently and will start in the new direction by accelerating smoothly. All the other parameters (Rotational speed, motor power, arm-/leg ex-

erciser, training time) remain the same. While setting, the direction arrow of the new direction flashes. Leg-/Upper body exerciser You can either activate the leg exerciser or the upper body exerciser. The active exerciser is displayed as a “foot” (= leg exerciser) or “hand” (= upper body exerciser). By pressing the button you can switch between the leg exerciser and the upper body exerciser. The switch can only be made if the training has been terminated by pressing the STOP-button before. Get-in support The get-in support can only be activated if the training has been terminated by pressing the STOP-button before. If the START-button is pressed for about 3 seconds, one footrest searches a position at the bottom. In this position you can easily put you leg into the footrest and fix it. By pressing the START-button again, the second footrest moves down to the bottom position. Now you can put your second leg into the footrest and fix it. . Press any button to leave the Get-in mode. Now press the START-button as usual to begin your training.

Activity level display right/left As soon as you exercise actively (= with your own muscular strength), the device measures the activity of the right and the left separately. If the activity levels of both legs are the same, the display shows this “symmetry” of activity by two symmetric arrows, one pointing to the left, the other to the right. If the right leg is more active than the left, black bars that move to the right are displayed. If the left leg is more active than the right, black bars that move to the left are displayed. One black bar on the right side corresponds to an asymmetry of 5% (Example: Right = 52.5%, Left = 47.5%).

The activity level might display wrong values if you are “pulling” the footrests.

Spasticity control If the rotary motion is stopped suddenly and jerkily (e.g. by a spasm), the electronics recognize this and take the power off the pedals in a fraction of a second. This way the pedals become free moving. The display shows the spasticity symbol . After a break of 3 seconds, THERA-live tries to restart with the direction of rotation forward. This way the often occurring stretch spasm can be receded and the training can be continued as usual. If the spasticity control reacts repeatedly in a short period of time, exercising should be stopped and before restarting, the following modifications should be made: ❑ Decrease the distance between yourself and the exerciser. ❑ Decrease crank length → Radius adjustment page 21. ❑ Reduce rotational speed → Rotational speed page 23. Save Settings You can create and save your personal settings if you change the settings – Direction of rotation, – Training time, – Resistance, – Leg-/Upper body exerciser prior to the start of the training. All the next trainings will start with these settings.

Default settings The current settings can be reset by pressing the “Direction of rotation” + “Arm/Leg” buttons.

Technical Data

Length Width Height Basic exerciser with upper body exerciser with handles Weight Basic exerciser with upper body exerciser with handles Crank length fixed variable Speed range Torque range Power supply Power consumption Fuse rating Materials used Safety class Safety grade Safety rating Noise emission level Noise emission rating Ambient conditions for operation

Ambient conditions for transport/ storage

THERA-live 230 V THERA-live 115 V 54 cm / 21.3" 46 cm / 18.1" 46 cm / 18.1" 100-115 cm / 39.4-45.3" 101 cm / 39.8" 25 kg / 55.2 lbs 32 kg / 70.6 lbs 28.5 kg / 62.2 lbs 75 mm / 110 mm / 2.92"/4.31" 65-115 mm / 2.59-4.53" 0-60 rpm ca. 0-12 Nm / 0-8.85 ft lbs 230 V~, 50/60 Hz 115 V~, 50/60 Hz 130 VA 2 × 1.0 A idle 2 × 1.6 A idle Steel, polystyrene, polyurethane and others

I Type B I PXO Lpa ≤ 70 dB (A) To DIN 45635-19-01-KL2 10 °C to 35 °C 50 °F to 95 °F 0 to 90 % Rh 0 to 90 % Rh 970 to 1030 hPa 970 to 1030 hPa –30 °C to 65 °C –22 °F to 149 °F 0 to 90 % Rh 0 to 90 % Rh 970 to 1030 hPa 970 to 1030 hPa

Cleaning and disinfection

Guarantee

EC Declaration of Conformity

Before cleaning the THERA-live, always make sure you unplug it from the mains power socket. Clean the outer surface of the THERA-live with a soft, damp cloth. Never use cleaning agents that are abrasive or caustic or contain solvents, and be careful of foil and stickers when cleaning the exerciser. The outer surfaces of THERA-live can be cleaned using commercial disinfectants. The exerciser is maintenance-free.

The THERA-live is guaranteed for a period of 24 months from the delivery/invoice date. The manufacturer, medica Medizintechnik GmbH, undertakes to replace defective exerciser components or to repair the exerciser at the factory or have it repaired by a contracted service centre authorised by medica Medizintechnik GmbH free of charge within that period. The guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear. Guarantee claims will not be accepted if the exerciser has been opened up, had third-party components or attachments fitted to it, or been repaired by persons not authorised by medica Medizintechnik GmbH. Neither does the guarantee cover damage caused by use of the exerciser for purposes other than that for which it is intended.

We, medica Medizintechnik GmbH Blumenweg 8 D-88454 Hochdorf hereby declare that the product THERA-live conforms to the following directives: – DIN EN 60601-1 (03/1996) – Medical Equipment Directive 93/42/EEC – DIN EN 60601-1-2 (09/1994) – EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

B Changing fuses – Plug off the net cable from the socket. – Open the coverage with a small screwdriver. – Take off both holder of fuses with the screw-driver. – Remove damaged fuses. – Change fuses only with the indicated values. – Close coverage and plug in.

Hochdorf, 1/1/2004

Peter Kopf

Recycling The THERA-live is a high-quality and durable product with a long service life, and is also environmentally friendly and recyclable. Most of its components can be disposed of via the used metals recycling system. Plastic components are made of either polystyrene or polyurethane. The electrical and electronic components can be disposed of as electronic scrap.

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