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3.4.3
Adjusting the thigh cuffs
OBJECTIVE
: ideal adjustment for maximum comfort with good fit on thigh and groin.
•
The cuff should sit so tightly that a flat hand can be pushed between the thigh and the cuff without
much effort.
•
The
elastic connection
to the hip belt should be
vertically straight
on the side, if necessary, turn/move
the thigh cuff around the thigh.
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Place and tighten the cuffs
- Adjust right and left side one after the other
- Push upwards to the crotch of the trousers
- Pull at the loose end of the strap and tighten until cuffs no
longer hang loose
10
Check position and fit
- Turn the cuff around the thigh until the elastic connection is
straight on both sides in a vertical direction
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Check optimal tightness of cuffs
- Make sure that the cuffs have a tight fit without squeezing your
leg. It shouldn’t move in use and still be comfortable to wear.
- it should be possible to slide your hand between cuff and leg
- when placed between cuff and leg there should be a light
pressure on the hand
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Readjust/-position when working on knees
- When working on the knees or squatting, the position should
be re-adjusted (slightly loosened > release by tilting the buckle
on the side of the loose end of the strap
- Align the elastic connection on the sides if it has been shifted by
readjustment
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