Preparing Product For Use; Orthosis Alignment; Protect The Product Against Environmental Influences - Otto Bock 17KL30 Series Instructions For Use Manual

► Do not carry out any heat treatment on titanium.
► Prior to thermal treatment, remove all temperature-critical components
(such as plastic parts).
NOTICE
Thermal overloading of product components
Loss of function due to improper thermal treatment
► Prior to the thermal treatment of the product, remove all temperature-
critical components (e.g. plastic parts).
NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
► Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
► Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g. sand, dust).
► Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10 °C (14 °F) or
above +60 °C (140 °F) (e.g. sauna, excessive sunlight, drying on a
radiator).

5 Preparing product for use

Orthosis alignment

► Select suitable materials for the upper and lower leg areas to reduce the
torsional stress on the orthosis.
► Record the parts and lot number in the patient file to enable tracing in
accordance with product liability law.
► Use the 743Y57=1-6 alignment insert for the correct alignment of the
orthotic joints.
► The orthotic joints are produced with a standard 7° knee flexion angle.
When adjusting orthotic joints, do not exceed a knee flexion angle of 10°
for aluminium and 15° for steel.
► When using thermoplastic material, additional reinforcement is required
in the area of the thigh and calf.

Protect the product against environmental influences

► Apply a protective coating to the aluminium bars or polish them slightly.
► The steel that is used can rust. Apply a cover or paint to the product for
extra protection before handing it over to the patient.
► The joint mechanism must be protected against dirt by a suitable protect­
ive device (e.g. joint protectors) to ensure proper functioning.
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