1 Description and purpose The AqualimbTF is a prosthetic knee designed for above knee users. The knee is water resistant and is intended for use as a shower limb ONLY. Application: These instructions are for use by the Clinician/Practitioner The product is to be used exclusively as part of a lower limb prosthesis Intended for single user Maximum user weight 100kg Ensure that the user has understood all instructions for use, drawing particular...
Order Example: Available from size 22 to size 27: AQTF22L to AQTF27R e.g. AQTF25L AQTF Size/Side Safety Information Be aware of a potential finger trap hazard at all times Any changes in performance for example ‘play’ , instability, lock not engaging, or changes in swing resistance should immediately be reported to your service provider.
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2 Construction Principal parts: • Knee mechanism • (Acetal Homopolymer, Stainless Steel) • Top housing • (Glass fibre reinforced Nylon) Attachment parts • Foot keel /shin • (Glass fibre reinforced Nylon/PU) Knee mechanism • Attachment parts • (Stainless Steel/ Aluminium Alloy) Top housing Lock Actuator...
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3 Function The knee has a polycentric design comprising pivots connecting a chassis to a main body via three link arms. A hand operated spring loaded pin operates within a latched slot in the body. The pin may be located to engage into the chassis and lock the knee in full extension.
Avoid excessive contact with abrasive environments such as those containing sand for example, and rinse thoroughly after any such exposure. Exclusively for use between -15˚C and 50˚C. It is recommended that only Endolite products be used in conjunction with the product. 938321WEB-GB/1-1012...
Passes through the Proximal Attachment Bolt Manufacture the socket using the appropriate Endolite single bolt former. Cut a 27mm diameter hole in distal end of socket. Place socket plate inside socket. Assemble alignment parts supplied. Minimum socket thickness 6mm 0-12mm...
8 Fitting Instructions Fit shin to housing ensuring full engagement. Measure length to determine amount to be cut from shin. Determine final cut length required. Remove shin from housing, cut to length and reassemble then check measurement. 45mm Check length and alignment. Finalise the screw settings during dynamic alignment.
Appendix VII of the guidelines. Warranty The aqualimbTF is warranted for 24 months from original date of purchase unless otherwise stated. See Endolite catalogue for details. Blatchford Products Ltd. and ENDOLITE are companies and trademarks of Chas. A. Blatchford and Sons Ltd. 938321WEB-GB/1-1012...
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Distributor/Distributeur/Händler/Distributore/Distribuidor/ Поставщик Head Office endolite Germany Chas A Blatchford & Sons Ltd Endolite Deutschland GmbH Lister Road Holzstr. 5 Basingstoke 95336 Mainleus Hampshire GERMANY RG22 4AH Tel: +49 9229 9737 001 United Kingdom Fax: +49 9229 9737 006 Tel: +44 (0) 1256 316600 Email: info@endolite.de...
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