Instructions for operating BTE.

 

1.    Turn the machine on by pushing the white switch on the black box at the bottom of the machine.

2.    Watch the control panel on the flat surface of the machine (not the top!) until the red “Balancing” light goes off

3.    Press white “Advance” button several times until the red light on the control panel reads “Check ratchet position”.

4.    Turn black dial on control panel until display at top reads “000”.

5.    Get grip tool from storage rack behind machine.

6.    Insert Grip tool into spindle on barrel of machine and tighten.

7.    Press “Up/Down” button on the box behind the tool to adjust tool to match patient’s height.

8.    Turn the black dial on the control panel to set the torque so the resistance is tight enough for the person to exercise.

9.    Press the “Advance” button 1 more time until the red light on the control panel reads “Begin exercise”.

10.           Exercise for 90 seconds

11.           When finished exercising, wait for the machine to start     printing.

12.           Take tool out while the machine is printing.

13.           Turn off the machine by pushing the white switch at black box at the bottom of the machine.

14.           Hang tool on storage rack behind machine.