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Instructions for 1315S/1315T Mechanical 4 Bar Knee with manual lock ST&G USA Corp. Phone: (714) 524-0663 2691 Saturn St. Fax: (714) 364-8113 Brea, CA 92821 www.stngco.com...
1 Description and purpose Prosthetist instructions. 1315S/1315T knee is for lower limb prosthesis. Recommended for K1. Designed for low impact activity patient. Weight limit for a user is up to 100kg/220lbs Ability to get knee in full extension as part of rehabilitation process.
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2. Construction Principal Parts 1315S 1315T Frame Stainless Steel, Steel, Brass, Plastic Titanium, Steel, Brass, Plastic...
3 Function The 1315S / 1315T is a mechanical 4 Bar knee with manual lock Knee Disarticulation proximal mounting option Pyramid distal mounting option Knee is not be walked unlocked as a free knee joint. This will lead to patient falling and is unsafe.
5 Maintenance Maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel. Bi-Annual inspection is recommended. Check for visual defects that may affect proper function. A loaner system is available should servicing be required. The wearer should be advised: Any changes in performance of this device must be reported to the Clinician / Practitioner.
7 Alignment and Set-Up Users be aware of potential finger trap hazard Note: The 1315S/1315T is a mechanical 4 bar knee. 4 bar knees are inherently stable, but care needs to be taken to properly bench align the knee with the prosthesis.
Damage could result from incorrect contact! 8 Knee Adjustments 8.1 Friction Adjustment NOTE: Friction adjustment for 1315S and 1315T . 1315S / 1315T have friction adjustment located at both anterior pivot axis locations. Friction Plastic Tool Adjustment 5mm wrench...
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Manual Lock Adjustment: Manual lock has adjustabilitiy for sensitivity and to take up slack for wear. IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten the adjustment screw, as the lock will take a lot of effort to lock or may interfere with full engagement! Manual Lock Adjustment Screw.
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Attachment of Lanyard Handle Star Nut: The Star Nut needs to be laminated into the socket. Depending on the nut supplied, the hole should be burnished through, and then: If the Star Nut is not threaded, drill out with 3.3mm drill bit and tap with 4mm tap. If the Star Nut is threaded, chase threaded nut to clean thread with 4mm tap.
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Apply Masking tape over the whole area to enable a smooth and relatively flat blended in surface – if the rivet sticks through the tape, that is ok. You want to be sure that the Star Nut is completely covered so it stays in place when the hole is either chased, or drilled and tapped.
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9 Technical Specification (1315S/1315T) Operating & Storage Temperature Range: -10˚C to 50˚C ( 14˚F to 122˚F) Weight: 671g/916g Recommended Activity: Maximum User Weight: 125kg (275lbs) Maximum flexion angle: 110 degrees Proximal Alignment attachment: Low Profile Knee Disarticulation Level Distal Alignment attachment: Male Pyramid Extension Assist:...
10 Warranty Warranted for 1 year from the date of invoice by ST&G. The user should be aware that changes or modifications not approved will void the warranty. 11 Liability The manufacturer recommends using the device only under the specified conditions and for the intended purposes.
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ST&G USA Corporation www.stngco.com e-mail: info@stngco.com 2691 Saturn Street, Brea, CA 92821, USA Tel: 1-714-524-0663 Fax: 1-714-364-8113 1315IFU Rev. B (01-08-18)
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