③ Use the provided torque wrench to loosen both screws. Turn counter‐clockwise (CCW) to loosen.
④ Check the ruler scale on the upper beams (metric‐based, one tick mark indicates 10 mm), and adjust the width
by holding the lower beams and applying a gentle force.
⑤ Once the waist part has been adjusted to the appropriate size, use the provided torque wrench to tighten (turn
clockwise) the screws until the wrench clicks.
5.4. Wear the waist belt & fasten thigh support frames
Risk of serious injury due to improper device sizing to the patient!
Improper sizing of the waist part and thigh support frames could cause skeletal fractures and injury to the
patient.
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The therapists must determine the proper size of the waist part and thigh support frames to suit the
patient.
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