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Using the Pump and Valves
4.3 Disconnecting the Pump
When the splint has been fitted to the patient and the air evacuated to
provide a rigid device, disconnect the pump as follows:
1. Disconnect the pump from the valve knob.
2. Insert the valve-plug tab into the knob to prevent air loss while
the splint is in use (Figure 4).
4.2 Evacuating the Air
Use the pump provided to evacuate the air from the vacuum splint.
Squeeze the black plastic handle (Figure 3) repeatedly until the splint
obtains the desired firmness.
Notee:
If air is drawn into the splint during the air-evacuation procedure,
tighten the knob.
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Handle
