College Park Espire Classic Plus, Espire Classic, Espire Basic User Manual
Espire™ Elbow
Classic Plus, Classic, and Basic
user guide
WELCOME
INTENDED USE
Federal Law restricts that the Espire Elbow system is to be purchased, configured and fit only by a
board-certified prosthetist, licensed by the state in which they practice.
The operations contained in this document are intended for operator use.
Intended Use Statement
The Espire Elbow is to be used exclusively for external prosthetic fittings of the upper limbs.
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR DEVICE
Espire Elbow System
Welcome to the Espire Elbow system from College Park Industries. The following pages will cover
everything you need to know about the elbow operation. If you have any questions, concerns or
comments, please contact your prosthetist.
This User Guide covers instructions for 3 types of elbow models:
Product Description
Espire Classic Plus – Mechanical elbow with manual lock and forearm counterbalance for lift
compensation. Body-powered elbow operation. Includes wired connection points at the proximal
and distal ends of the elbow for easy connections to input and output devices.
Espire Classic – Mechanical elbow with manual lock and forearm counterbalance for lift
compensation. Body-powered only.
Espire Basic – Mechanical elbow with manual lock and forearm spring assist for lift compensation.
Body-powered only.
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Features
Classic Plus Classic Basic
Elbow Joint Control
Terminal Device Control
Elbow Lock
Lift Compensation
mechanical mechanical mechanical
electronic/ mechanical mechanical mechanical
mechanical mechanical mechanical
counterbalance counterbalance spring assist
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight Limit 25 lb (11.3 kg)
Flexion Angle (preset control) -5 - 135⁰
IP Rating
Protected from touch by fingers and objects greater than 12 millimeters. Protected from water
spray less than 15 degrees from vertical.
BATTERY CL ASSIC PLUS ONLY
The Espire Classic Plus has a built-in battery compartment which could be used to house a battery.
The charging port and switch may be located near this compartment. Your prosthetist can instruct
you on how to use it properly.
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MANUAL LOCK
MANUAL LOCK OVERVIEW
The Espire features a mechanical locking mechanism that can be locked or unlocked while under
load, with a maximum holding limit of 25lbs.
The manual lock cable is attached to the upper elbow assembly, near the midline. The lock can
be engaged every 10 degrees (13 positions). A strain-relief is included to reduce the likeliness of
damage due to excessive pull on the lock cable. The lock cable may or may not be attached to your
harness.
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Pull on the lock cable to
engage/disengage the lock.
Lock response will vary by
the amount of force applied.
Standard Lock-Unlock A strong cable pull (clicking sound) disengages or re-
engages the lock.
Temporary Unlock A light cable pull (no click) unlocks the elbow joint
temporarily. Releasing the cable tension re-engages
the lock.
Note: When unlocking the elbow, the weight on the elbow may have to
be temporarily removed in order for the lock to disengage.
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