Otto Bock 17B105, Instructions For Use Manual

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NOTICE
Thermal overloading of the product
Damage due to improper thermal treatment
►
Do not carry out any heat treatment at temperatures above 300 °C
(570 °F)
.
► Prior to thermal treatment, remove all temperature-critical components
(such as plastic parts).
NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
► Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
► Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g. sand, dust).
► Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10 °C (14 °F) or
above +60 °C (140 °F) (e.g. sauna, excessive sunlight, drying on a
radiator).
INFORMATION
Increased wear and tear
The orthotic knee joints are intended only for use in combination with free-
motion or foot lifting orthotic ankle joints. Wear occurs more rapidly in
combinations involving orthotic ankle joints with a dorsal stop.
5 Preparing the product for use
NOTICE
Orthotic joints not aligned in parallel
Malfunction of the locking mechanism
► Use the 743R6 orthotic joint alignment fixture.
► Make sure the orthotic joints lock simultaneously in the extension stop.
Shaping the bars
1) Secure the bars on the orthotic joint using the screws and check the
alignment on the model.
2) Mark the insertion zone on the bar.
3) Loosen the screws of the bars and adapt the bars with bending irons.
4) Fasten the shaped bars to the orthotic joint using the screws.
5) Repeat the steps until the desired result is obtained.
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