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Instructions for use
VACOhand

 Instructions for use Instructions for use VACOhand
Preparation
Prepare vacuum cushion
Application
Closing
Adjustment

 

Preparation

  • Cover arm with sleeve
  • Avoid wrinkles
Prepare hard shell
  • Open all 4 straps
Schale vorbereiten

Prepare vacuum cushion

  • Remove top portion of vacuum cushion
  • If needed, evenly distribute content of vacuum cushion: remove valve cap and put the valve in the “open” position by pulling the colored “rim” to the top, allowing air to enter the liner; now spread out the “beads” evenly
  • Push colored “rim” down, attach vacuum pump and fix shape of vacuum cushion

Application

Place forearm and hand in brace

Handle should be comfortably positioned in palm of hand

Unterarm in der Schale platzieren

Closing

  • Put top portion of vacuum cushion over forearm (assure that all parts of vacuum cushion are within the rigid shell)
  • Close straps beginning at the wrist
Schalen schließen

Adjustment

Handle:
For very large or very small hands adjusting the handle may be necessary. Therefore, loosen the lock and adjust for hand width and length accordingly.

Exaktes Anpassen

Vacuum cushion:
  • Remove valve cap and put the valve in the “open” position by pulling the colored “rim” to the top, allowing air to enter the liner
  • Adjust the “beads”
  • Push colored “rim” down, attach vacuum pump and fix shape of vacuum cushion by extracting air. Close valve cap.
  • Assure proper closure of all straps