Removing The Spring Element; Inserting The Spring Element - Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual

NOTICE
Damage to the spring element
Damage to the electronics in the spring element or the contacts due to careless handling.
► Great care is required when replacing the spring element.
INFORMATION
Use the supplied screws to attach the clamp adapter when using the 17CF2=HD spring element.

12.1.1 Removing the spring element

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1) Loosen all four screws on the lower clamp adapter of the spring element (see fig. 7). Do not remove the
screws.
2) Remove the foot component.
3) Loosen all four screws on the upper clamp adapter of the spring element (see fig. 8). Do not remove the
screws.
4) Pull the spring element out of the upper clamp adapter of the spring element.
INFORMATION: Do not twist the spring element, since the contacts are also disconnected as it is
pulled out.
5) Remove the spring element entirely (see fig. 9).

12.1.2 Inserting the spring element

CAUTION
Damage to the connection cable
Falling due to product malfunction.
► Replace the damaged connecting cable of the spring element immediately.
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1) Remove the set screws of the plug on the upper clamp adapter.
2) Remove the plug from the upper clamp adapter.
3) Insert the Spring Element into the upper clamp adapter with the lettering facing the leg (anterior).
INFORMATION: Observe the correct alignment of the plug.
4) Slide the Spring Element into the clamp adapter until the leading edge of the spring element is flush with the
edge of the clamp adapter (see fig. 10).
C-Brace
1. The spring material is carbon (hard) – 17CF2=1,
17CF2=HD
2. The spring material is glass-fibre reinforced plastic
(soft) – 17CF2=4
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Maintenance
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