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3) Secure the joint on the joint bar (14) using the flat head screws (12) and
secure the screw connection with Loctite® 241 or tighten to the specified
torque value (see table).
6 Cleaning
After contact with water containing salt, chlorine or soap, or when they get
dirty, the system joints must be cleaned promptly.
1) Rinse the system joints with clean fresh water.
2) Dry the system joints with a cloth or allow to air dry. Avoid exposure to
direct heat (e.g. from an oven or radiator).
7 Maintenance
INFORMATION
The product may be exposed to increased loads by the patient.
► Shorten the maintenance intervals according to the expected loads.
The manufacturer requires at least a semi-annual inspection of the product
to verify functionality and check for wear.
► Lubricate the springs (3) and the bearing surfaces of the axial washers
(11) using the 633F7 special lubricant.
Spare parts are listed in the section "Components/Design" (see fig. 1).
8 Legal information
All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country
of use and may vary accordingly.
8.1 Liability
The manufacturer will only assume liability if the product is used in accord­
ance with the descriptions and instructions provided in this document. The
manufacturer will not assume liability for damage caused by disregard of this
document, particularly due to improper use or unauthorised modification of
the product.
8.2 CE Conformity
This product meets the requirements of the European Directive 93/42/EEC
for medical devices. This product has been classified as a class I device
according to the classification criteria outlined in Annex IX of the directive.
The declaration of conformity was therefore created by the manufacturer
with sole responsibility according to Annex VII of the directive.
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