TROUBLESHOOTING
The locking wheel seizes.
Cause: The locking wheel has dirt in the turning wheel.
Solution: Clean Xtend Connect. Blow it clean with compressed air or use warm water and a gentle cleaning agent.
Then rotate the locking wheel 10 turns in an unobstructed position.
The locking wheel seizes despite cleaning according to instructions.
Cause: A coating of salt water or chloride water might have remained in the locking wheel mechanism.
Solution: Add one drop of lubrication inside the groove of Locking wheel. We recommend that you use silicon
lubrication that not attract dirt or dust.
It is not possible to separate the parts
Cause: Dirt between the connecting surfaces.
Solution: First clean the area according to the instructions in the patient manual. Use water or compressed air.
Carefully try to separate the parts. If this does not work, use more force and try to separate the parts. If necessary,
use some lubricant, e.g. 5-56 to separate the parts more easily. Once the parts have been separated, clean them
carefully.
If this does not work, contact Lindhe Xtend.
The locking wheel does not pop out properly and the parts therefore cannot be separated
Cause: Dirt in the mechanism of the locking function
Solution: Clean Xtend Connect, preferably using compressed air. In stages, you may need to clean, try to screw the
locking wheel and pull a little, clean it again and pull some more. If the locking wheel is springy and pops straight
back, it is in its outer position.
The safety push-button does not pop out to the locking position.
Cause: Dirt in the mechanism
Solution: Take Xtend Connect apart and clean it according to the cleaning instructions in the patient manual.
If you cannot get the safety push-button to function, the patient must not use the product. Contact Lindhe Xtend
to discuss a solution.
WARNINGS
WARNINGS TO THE PATIENT
Xtend Connect may not be connected or disconnected while the patient is standing. This can cause the patient
to fall.
Sand and dirt can make it difficult to fit and remove Xtend Connect, e.g. for use at the beach. It might also
cause abnormal wear on the device.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught when fitting Xtend Connect. Do not hold onto the connection surfaces
between the two parts.
Do not walk on Xtend Connect if the parts are not correctly fitted and correctly locked. This can cause you to
fall and injure yourself.
If you are in a warm environment, watch out for warm parts on Xtend Connect.
OTHER WARNINGS
Xtend Connect is intended for single use only. Do not re-use an Xtend Connect that has been used on another
patient since its use and history are unknown.
Xtend Connect is manufactured with several standardized interfaces to fit all common connection components.
It is the prosthetist’s responsibility to correctly adapt this coupling to other prosthesis components.
The prosthetic component is NOT to be altered or modified outside the specifications of the product by the
user or prosthetist.
If, on inspection, the parts look worn, they must be replaced as soon as possible by a qualified prosthetist.
Inspection must be performed if the device is subjected to external violence.
WARRANTY
12-month warranty from the delivery date from Lindhe Xtend.
Failure to follow the user instructions will invalidate the warranty. Failure to follow the weight recommendations
or exposing the component to unreasonable loads such as heavy lifting or similar activities which may otherwise
have injured a human body part, will invalidate the terms of the warranty.
For full details on the warranty, please consult our General Terms and Conditions for Product Sales.
Xtend
®
Connect A100 is covered by the following patents:
Germany DE 20 2018 000 520
Patent pending in EU, USA and Japan
TIP
If the purpose is to be able to switch prosthetic components, install these components AFTER you have adjusted
your first complete prosthetic leg. This makes it easier to make minor adjustments to the respective prosthetic
component and saves you time.
CHANGING FEET:
Because different feet have different heights, remember to fit Xtend Connect as
high as possible up the tube that connects to the prosthetic foot. By doing this,
you can adjust for different prosthetic foot heights by truncating the connecting
tube to the correct height. It is also easier for the prosthetic user to change the
foot if there is a tube to hold onto.
CHANGING THE KNEE JOINT:
Bear in mind that changing knee joints can be heavy work for the prosthesis user,
and that both hands are often needed to perform the change.
Adjustments are very important, and easiest to achieve if you use the female
pyramid as a connecting component to the knee joint.
It is helpful to rotate Xtend Connect so that the quick fit unit faces downwards.
This does not affect the functioning of the component, and can sometimes be
easier for the patient to manage.
CHANGING PANTS:
Here you can put Xtend Connect wherever you like, but the lower down the pros-
thetic foot the connection is, the easier it is to pull on tight pants.
INSTALLATION OF M36 PRONG ADAPTER
Tightening torque
Thread locker
Locking thread on M36
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E.g. Loctite 275
Screw the Quick Fit unit into the female prong adapter all the way in. If needed, you can unscrew a slight bit in
order to get a correct alignment of the locking wheel but this may never exceed 360°.
When everything is installed, use Loctite to lock the prong adapter. This must be done before the patient walks on
the prosthesis.
SETTINGS AND FINAL FITTING
When you have fitted the different parts, try opening and closing Xtend Connect several times before you test it on
the patient. Listen for strange noises or rotation in connections and Xtend Connect itself.
When you are sure that everything is working properly, you can try it out on the patient and make the final
adjustments to heights and settings.
Get the patient to walk forwards and backwards and listen carefully to make sure there is no noise.
Also ask the patient to take a few big steps to the side and then turn around. There should not be any visible
rotation in Xtend Connect.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
We recommend having Xtend Connect inspected by an prosthetist every six months.
With very active use, shorter inspection interval may be necessary.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
You should clean Xtend Connect’s two parts at least once a week. We recommend using warm water and a gentle
cleaning agent. Do as follows:
1. Remove your prosthetic leg. Tip: Sit on a chair to clean it.
2. Separate the components into two parts.
3. Clean both the components. They should remain attached to their respective prosthetic leg parts. You can
either lower them into a bath or hold them under running water. Scrub lightly with a mild cleaning agent. Tip: It
may be helpful to use cotton swabs.
4. Rinse carefully.
5. Wipe with a lint-free dry cloth or paper towel, so that the surfaces are clean and dry.
