Otto Bock AxonArm Hybrid 12K500 Instructions For Use Manual page 32

Preparation for Use
CAUTION
Release of lock when arm horizontal or raised vertically
► Injury due to sudden bending of the arm due to released lock and lack of a load, especially with a high com­
pensation force setting.
→ Inform the patient of this danger.
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1) Flex the AxonArm Ergo and minimise the compens­
ation force using the dial.
2) Flex the AxonArm Ergo until a loop can be made in
the strap using your finger (approx. 45°) and lock
the joint using the pull cable.
3) Secure the strap (e.g. using an artery clamp).
INFORMATION: When using an artery clamp,
verify that the jaws of the artery clamp have no
sharp edges. Otherwise, tape over the jaws to
protect the strap.
4) Loosen the screw on the strap clamp, but do not
remove the strap clamp.
5) Shorten or lengthen the strap.
Lengthening the strap: preflexion is decreased.
Shortening the strap: preflexion is increased.
6) Tighten the screw on the strap clamp.
7) Remove the strap securing device (artery clamp).
A 3 mm change in the strap length results in an approx.
5° change in the flexion angle (preflexion).
The free swing range is changed by the same amount
as the flexion angle. The start of the adjacent compens­
ation region changes accordingly.
The factory-set preflexion is approx. 10°.
AxonArm Hybrid 12K500=*, AxonArm Ergo 12K501=*