3B Scientific Baseline Hand Dynamometer 200 lb. - Manual (Page 3)

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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.