Steeper SCHUB Technical Information

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S-Charge Hub Kit
SCHUB

Technical Information

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S-Charge Hub Kit

This kit is compatible with the Steeper S-Charge System; a user friendly battery system with OLED
display and a magnetic charger, that is fitted into a prosthesis to allow the user to easily activate,
deactivate and charge their prosthesis. The display informs the user of the remaining power and if
there is a charging fault.

This kit includes the following items:

SCHUB Quantity

S-Charge Hub 1

Power-out cable 1

EQD connector cable 1

Note: A mounting frame kit (SCMFKIT) may be required. For other spare part kits, please refer to the

S-Charge System Technical Manual on the Steeper website.

Principal dimensions & specifications

Power cable

end view

Hub

Side view

Connect to Display

end view

Length 58mm
Width 20mm
Thickness 10mm

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Hub

Display

S-Cell
Batteries
x 2, 3 or 4

Power-Out Cable

EQD Connector
Cable

1. Detach the Display from the forearm by inserting a flathead screwdriver under the mounting
frame (note: the mounting frame will break, a replacement kit may be required).

2. Remove the Display by feeding it back through the mounting frame hole and remove the full
S-Charge System from the forearm.

3. On removal of the S-Charge System, care must be taken to ensure that the other items are not
damaged.

4. Once the S-Charge System is removed from the forearm, replace the faulty Hub with the new
one.

5. Assemble as per the following steps:

Removal of old S-Charge Hub

Once connected, press the standby button on the S-Charge Display before refitting the rest of
the system. If the screen is blank, charge the batteries for 30 minutes and check again. If this
does not work; carry out the following steps:

• Firstly, connect the S-Cells to the Hub (The Hub can accommodate 2, 3 or 4 S-Cell

batteries in one system).

• Next, connect the Display with the ribbon cable to the Hub.

• The system is now connected. Turn on and test by pressing the standby button on the

Display.

Note: Only a replacement Hub, power-out cable and

EQD connector cable as circled above are provided
in this kit.

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1. Ensure the plastic clips of the mounting frame are facing into
the hole as shown.

2. Feed the full system through the forearm, and pull the
Display through so it exits the forearm through the mounting
frame hole. If required, fold the ribbon cable at 90° at a
distance of 5mm minimum from the Display to allow it to run
along the forearm and use the extension cable if extra length
is required.

3. Sit the Display flat on top of the mounting frame and push
it into the frame until it clicks into place. The front of the
display should sit flush with the mounting frame and the
whole unit should feel secure in the forearm. Use green
dispenser tip to apply silicone sealant to the gap between
the Display unit and the mounting frame ensuring it is water
tight.

4. Secure the system inside the forearm using hook and loop
fasteners or similar to prevent movement.

Fitting of new S-Charge Hub

The Steeper S-Charge System and its associated components are not waterproof and should not be exposed
to moisture. Ingress of moisture may cause corrosion and potentially severe damage.

These products are not designed to be opened and have no user accessible or replaceable internal
components.

In the event of failure or suspected malfunction, please contact Steeper or your supplier.

If the S-Charge System or components have either been in storage or have been transported for longer than 1
hour, please leave in an ambient temperature (20° C) for a minimum of 2 hours before use.

For further information or troubleshooting guidance, please refer to the S-Charge System Technical Manual
on the Steeper website.

Warning: do not modify this equipment.

S-Charge System: Important Information

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The SCHUB Kit is an electrical device and should not be mixed with general household waste. For
proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product(s) to designated collection points.

Alternatively, in some countries, you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon
the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative eects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.

Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with your national
legislation.

Disposal Warranty terms

Where a claim is made under warranty, this claim must be supported by appropriate documentation.
Photographs of any failed batteries must be provided in lieu of the product itself. Please do not send
faulty batteries back to Steeper. You must state if you wish us to supply a replacement.

The warranty will be void on all system components if any components have been subject to abuse,
repair or maintenance by an uncertified person, deliberate damage, applied loads beyond those for
which the product was designed, or by modification, neglect or actions against those outlined in the
important information.

The designed service life of the S-Charge System is two years. Other than the guidance outlined in
‘Care and cleaning’ in the S-Charge System Technical Manual, no other maintenance is required for
this system.

The design and manufacture of Steeper equipment and components are subject to a policy of
continuous reappraisal. The company therefore reserves the right to introduce changes and withdraw
products without notice.

Item Warranty Period Warranty Terms

Hub 12 months Design and Manufacture

Cables 12 months Design and Manufacture

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If items are to be returned for any reason, please contact your local distributor quoting the part
number and serial number (where applicable).

You will be issued with a returns number and returns form that will need to be completed in full to
ensure that your request is dealt with promptly.

Returns

Quality assurance

Steeper is registered with both the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority in the UK and the
Food and Drugs Administration of the United States Government for the manufacture and supply of

prosthetics and orthotics products.

MHRA Registration N°: 6617
FDA Registration N° : 9612243
Model N°: RSL-RP616

Continued compliance with the standard is monitored by a programme of internal and external
audits. All individual products are marked indicating that they comply with the requirements of
the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD). The CE mark may be applied on packaging,
accompanying literature or an enclosure, rather than the product itself.

Test certification & environmental conditions

The S-Charge Hub Kit and its associated components listed in this document have been tested and
certified to the following standards and requirements:

• Medical Safety Testing:

• IEC 60601-1: 2005/A1:2012.

• IEC 60601-1-11: 2015; Includes meeting requirements: ISO 14971:2012.

• IEC 60601-2: 2014.

• IP22 to BS EN 60529: 1992+ A2: 2013, when the S-Charge display is sealed using the silicone
sealant as outlined in the fitting instructions in the main S-Charge System Technical Manual
(STPPR042).

Environmental operational conditions

Storage, transport and operation -20°C (-4°F) to +50°C (+122°F)

Operational -5°C (-23°F) to +40°C (+104°F)

Pressure range 700-1060 hPA

Maximum 80% relative humidity, above non-condensing

Do not expose to EM emissions above 8kV contact, 15kV air

STPPR056 Issue 2

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