Otto Bock 17LA3, Instructions For Use Manual

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NOTICE
Thermal overloading of the product
Damage due to improper thermal treatment
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Do not carry out any heat treatment at a temperature above 300 °C
(570 °F).
NOTICE
Thermal overloading of product components
Loss of function due to improper thermal treatment
► Prior to the thermal treatment of the product, remove all temperature-
critical components (e.g. 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).
5 Preparation for use
5.1 Processing
INFORMATION
The instructions for manufacturing an orthosis with unilateral joint systems
are included in the 646T5=9.1 Technical Information. The laminate struc­
ture described here is a recommendation of Ottobock and can be adjusted
to the needs of the patient.
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Required tools and materials:
646G15 woven carbon stockinette,
17Y106 PVC profile material, 616G12 carbon fibre cloth, 99B81=* PVA
bag, 623T3=* Perlon stockinette, 636K8 Plastaband, 616G6 Dacron felt,
633W8 wax, 17LF3=* stirrup, 17LS3=* joint bar, 617H55 C-Orthocryl
lamination resin, 743R6 adjustment set for orthotic joints.
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Optional:
17LD1=* lamination dummy, stop dummies
1) Place cut pads or shim layers on plaster model.
2) Pull a layer of perlon stockinette over the plaster model.
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