2b. Fine tuning of the standing angle (if required)
3
1
To optimize the angle, very slowly continue to extend the joint (70 –
7°; Fig. 3).
2
The blocked joint can be fully loaded in the flexion direction.
INFORMATION
Very slow extension (fig. 3):
Actively standing up from sitting at this speed would take more than 5 seconds.
2c. Unblocking the standing angle
4
1
The standing angle can be unblocked at any time by either a quick
extension movement or complete extension (7 – 0°, Fig. 4).
INFORMATION
Quick extension (fig. 4):
Actively standing up from sitting at this speed would take less than 2 seconds. The
standing mode function remains turned on. A new standing angle can be selected at any time by repeating steps
2a./2b. 1st mode remains active.
Explanation of arrow symbols:
Flexion/Extension
Very slow extension
Slow extension
Quick extension
Turning the standing mode function off:
Requirement: The knee joint is fully bent (the patient is seated).
1
2
1
Activation of the remote control:
Press key 3
and kep it pressed (Fig. 1) until the joint confirms the
activation with a vibration signal.
2
Turning the standing mode function off:
Within
3 seconds after activation of the remote control si-
multaneously press the keys 1 and 2 (Fig. 2) until the
joint confirms turning off of the standing mode with
one short beep signal.
INFORMATION
After the joint‘s confirmation with the beep signal, check whether the joint is still in the 1st mode (see Section
2.9.1).
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