3B Scientific Baseline User Manual

HYDRAULIC HAND DYNAMOMETER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Baseline® measurement

- the most complete line of

instruments for the physical therapist

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3-piece hand evaluation set

7-piece hand evaluation set wrist evaluation set

goniometers and inclinometers

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push-pull dynamometers

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300 pound large head

extended range hand

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60 pound ranges

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PARTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications 200 lb. / 90 kg capacity
Grip adjust range 1.35 in. / 3.35 in.
Weight 22.6 oz. / 638 gms.

MAXIMUM OUTPUT INDICATOR

RESET KNOB

INDICATOR
NEEDLE

5 LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT

HANDLE
CLAMP

ZERO

ADJUSTMENT

PIN

WARRANTY

The BASELINE® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer is warranteed for 1 (one)
full year (parts and labor) from date of purchase. If unit needs repair con­tact your local dealer or Fabrication Enterprises, Inc.:

Fabrication Enterprises, Inc.
3 Westchester Plaza STE 111
Elmsford, NY 10523
U.S.A.

TEL: [phone]

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USAGE

Set handle to comfortable grip for patient. Re-set max indicator to zero.
Have patient squeeze with maximum force, note reading. Re-set to zero
for next test.

CALIBRATION

The BASELINE® hand dynamometer is a sealed unit and calibrated at the
factory. However, if indicator needle is out of “zero-range” it may be reset.
Remove clear cover by turning counter clockwise. Adjustment pin located
by 90Kg marking. Turn pin to reset to zero.

If unit is leaking hydraulic fluid it should be returned to factory for repair
and recalibration.

COMPONENTS

Machined aluminum handle, post and body
Bronze bellows
Stainless steel hydraulic tubing
Teflon bushings
Non-toxic mechanical hydraulic pump fluid
Gauge - Bourdon tube element with spring suspended

movement. Constructed to ASME B 40.1 standards.
Accuracy better than 98%.

DATA

The BASELINE® hand dynamometer can utilize the large amount of data
pertaining to the Jamar® hand dynamometer. The internal workings of
both are hydraulic and bellows operated.

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