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3) Dry the product with a lint-free cloth and allow it to air dry fully.
INFORMATION
The hand can be cleaned three times per day on average.
INFORMATION
When using a prosthetic glove, note the cleaning information in the instructions for use for the
prosthetic glove.
9 Maintenance and repair
Certified O&P professionals may carry out minor repairs themselves. These repairs include repla
cing the finger chain. All other repairs are carried out by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
9.1 Replacing the finger chain
Tools/materials
Designation
Reference number
Drift punch
Included in the tool kit
Hammer
General workshop supplies
Flat nose pliers
General workshop supplies
Finger chain
9S296 (Included in the tool kit)
Proceed as follows to replace the finger chain:
1) Open the terminal device and bring the
thumb into opposition.
2) Switch off the product.
3) Set the drift punch onto the left side of the
fixation pin and tap out the fixation pin.
NOTICE! The fixation pin (conical) can
only be tapped out/removed from the
LEFT side.
NOTICE! Avoid strong impacts to the
product and finger motors!
4) Take the finger chain out of the guide
groove, remove it from the product and
dispose of it.
5) Take the replacement finger chain from the
tool kit.
6) Insert the T-piece of the finger chain into
the guide groove of the finger.
NOTICE! Make sure that the flexion
direction of the finger chain faces
towards the MCP joint.
7) Flex the finger in the MCP joint to align the
bores of the finger chain and the lead
screw.
