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The 3 modes to manually control the SPL 2 Joint are:
1 . Automatic locking
2 . Permanent unlocking
3 . Permanent locking
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
By deactivating the permanent unlocking mode the Satellite switches into the permanent locking
mode and needs to pushed into the Automatic function .
Cleaning / disinfection Instructions
The SPL 2 Joint may not be greased, oiled or in any other way lubricated . When cleaned, please use
Naphtha (no acetone, dilutions or turpentine, etc.) or some similar cleaning fluids or compressed air.
Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance cycles depend strongly on the patients activity level . At a moderate activity level,
the Joints must be checked / serviced every 6 months . When doing this, attention must be paid to
wear and tear, Joint play and damages . If the Joint is no longer running freely, a thorough service is
recommended .
If the Joint has been, due to circumstances, extremely heavily loaded in a flexed position e.g. with
stumbling, tripping or walking (falling) down the staircase, the Joint has to be inspected by the
Orthotist. In case the patient constantly walks with a slightly flexed knee or regularly usage the safety
stops, adjustment of the extension position towards flexion is absolutely necessary.
Used Materials
SPL 2 Joint: Housing: Stainless Steel; Function Unit: brass; Cover plates: ABS plastic
SPC Joint: Housing: Stainless Steel; Cover plates and Bumper Pin: ABS plastic
Satellite:
Housing: ABS, POM plastic; Cable: Teflon
Constructional guidelines
Orthosis construction
Measuring
Casting must be done with a fully, in neutral, extended leg . Stretching however should be possible
without to much effort to allow full extension (needed to unlock the Joint) once the Orthosis is worn .
When the Alignment Unit is used (Art. nr. IQ150) to construct the Orthosis, make sure the square with
the T-bar is placed horizontal in the Frontal Plane to keep the axis straight . Alignment should be based
on the plumb line to create a neutral baseline for the Function Unit .
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