EX N' Flex EF-250 Instructions For Use Manual

EX N’ FLEX

EX N’ FLEX

EF-250

EF-250

Instructions for Use

Model EF-250

Leg Exerciser

Introduction

EX N’ FLEX Model EF-250 has been designed for people who have a wide range of walking problems from
the result of illness or accident. It provides a sustained, predictable Range of Motion to Muscles, Joints and
Tendons for individuals who face a future with little or no movement. The movement provided is both
physically and psychologically beneficial and may be used as an adjunct to regular physiotherapy or where
physiotherapy is not available.

Understanding and Deploying the Locking Mechanism

Locking Lever

1.

Base Handle Position #1a & #1b

Position #1a; the Base Handle (Locking Mechanism) stands up

in a vertical position away from the top of the base and the wheels
are touching the floor. The machine can be freely moved or
transported.

Position #1b; the has been pushed forward up

onto the base by gripping the lower part of the closest
to the floor. Once in place it should lay flat on the top of the base.
This lowers the rubber tipped legs and the wheels are now
suspended off the floor under the base cover.

Adjustment to the user's wheelchair or the machine may be
necessary to attain the best positioning. See P.4 (#1-5) for
positioning.

*** Try placing yourself in the machine initially. *** This
experiment will permit you to judge a more accurate placement
for each individual. There should be some bend in the knee
when the Foot Rests reach the furthest point of extension.

Base Handle

Base Handle

Base Frame

Position #1a

Locking Lever

Base Frame

Base Handle

4 Wheels

Located

under Base

Base Handle

4 Rubber
Stoppers

Base Handle Position #2

Once the is in position on top of the Base Cover, Base Handle
swing the Locking Lever over the top of the . The Base Handle
machine is now locked into position.

Unlock Mechanism:

To return the base to its wheels; grip the black locking lever knob
and swing the lever off and away from the . The
Base Handle

(locking mechanism), can now be pulled down
towards the floor raising the legs and allowing the wheels to
touch the floor.

Base Handle

Position #1b

Locking Lever

Base

Handle

4 Rubber
Stoppers

Base Frame

Position #2

Operating Instructions
Understanding the Control Unit

The Control Unit contains all of the electronics, switches and displays necessary to control the operation
of the EX N’ FLEX EF-250 Leg Exerciser. It is secured to the Exerciser by means of two screws and plugs
into a connector. It can be easily removed for servicing or replacement..

* Plug the Power Cord into a 110/220 V.A.C. Wall outlet. PLEASE NOTE: Before attaching yourself
or anyone to the machine, it is recommended that you read these instructions thoroughly and
operate the Control Unit to familiarize yourself with the switching.*

The Main Power Switch:

The Main Power Switch is the black switch located on the right hand edge of the Control Box. When the
switch is turned on the Control Unit will light up. The Power Light comes on, zeros appear in the large LED
Display window and lights appear in the side windows by the Mode Switch, Speed Switch and the
F/Off/Rswitch. (Forward, Off. Reverse).

The Pressure Switches:

There are six different Pressure Switches on the Control Unit: On/Off, a direction switch(F/Off/R), Mode
Switch, Speed Switch and two Timer adjustment arrows.

2.

When the side mounted Main Power Switch is on, you can start the machine by selecting forward or
reverse. You can stop the machine by pressing the F/Off/R switch once to move the switch to the
centre/Off position or you can also turn it off by pressing the On/Off switch on the bottom left of the face of
the Control Unit, near the Power Light. If you turn it off here you will resume movement in the same
direction the machine was turning when it was stopped.

Try this now: Turn on the Main Power Switch located on the right hand edge of Control Box. Press the
F/Off/R Switch. The Foot Rests should begin to turn in Forward or Reverse depending on your selection.
Leave the machine running then try the Speed Switch.

The Speed Switch:

The Speed Switch contains three indicator lights: Hi, Med and Lo. To choose a speed, press the switch to
change between Lo, Med and Hi.
Now turn the machine off by pressing the On/Off switch on the face of the Control Unit.

Understanding the Mode Switch:

The Mode switch has four positions; Timer, Biof or Biofeedback, Trip and Tot al . A red indicator light
shows the mode being used.
When the machine is first turned on the Mode Switch default position is Biof. The function of the
Biofeedback display is explained further on.

The Timer Switch

Press the Mode Switch once and it will change to “Time” mode. Wh en in “Time” mode you can adjust/set
the timer by pressing the up and down arrows. These switches are located just below the LED digital
readout window. Increase the amount of time in 5 minute increments each time you press the”up” arrow.
Decrease the amount of time by 1 minute, each time you press the “down” arrow. You can view the
amount of time selected in the LED display window located above the arrows. When the machine is
turned on the timer will begin counting down in seconds and once it reaches zero the machine will
automatically shot off and the F/Off/R switch will have moved to the centre Off position.
Note: Once the timer is set you can switch between modes and the timer will still continue to count down.