Saunders Lumbar Traction - Saunders Lumbar Traction Hand Pump Operation

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First, rotate the gauge housing of the hand pump to the “PUMP”
position. Begin SLOWLY pumping air into the cylinder by stroking the
pump handle all the way out and all the way in. Observe the gauge to
make sure you are staying within the guidelines provided by your health
care provider. When you have reached the desired amount of stretch,
rotate the gauge housing to the “HOLD” position. Begin timing your
treatment now, following the instructions of your health care provider.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the level of traction prescribed by your
health care provider. The stretch provided by traction should never
cause pain. Relax…let your traction device do the work.
Figure 4. Hand pump operation
A) Close-up of gauge housing.
Hand Pump Operation
Once you are secure and comfortable in your Saunders Lumbar
Traction device, you will apply traction by pumping air into the system
using the hand pump (see Figure 4.).
B) Both in and out motions of the pump fill
the cylinder with air.