Preparing The Product For Use - Otto Bock 17B95 Instructions For Use Manual

► Take suitable measures if required (e.g. cleaning, repair, replacement,
inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist workshop, etc.).

5 Preparing the product for use

INFORMATION
Parallel alignment of the orthotic joints
Use the 743R6 alignment fixture to position the orthotic joints on the plaster
positive.
INFORMATION
Corrosion protection
The side bars and orthotic joints are resistant to corrosion. Fine grinding
and polishing increase corrosion protection. Use sintering powder (e. g.
618T40) for coating.
Gluing in bars
Required materials: 636W18 special glue and 636W19 hardener or
636W28 special glue, degreasing cleaner
The bars must be glued in the insertion zones to ensure stability.
1) Clean the connecting surfaces with a degreasing cleaner.
2) Mix the special glue and the hardener.
3) Apply the mixture to the insertion zones.
4) Insert the bars.
5) Secure with the enclosed screws.
6) Allow to cure for at least 4 hours.
INFORMATION: Final bonding strength will be reached after
16 hours.
Connecting the perlon cable
1) Cut the perlon cable to length according to the patient.
2) Screw the threaded sleeve onto the first perlon cable (see fig. 3, item 4).
3) Thread the second perlon cable through the coupling piece.
4) Then slide the spring over the perlon cable and screw on the threaded
sleeve.
5) Unscrew the preassembled threaded sleeve from the perlon cable.
6) Pass the perlon cable through the bore hole in the locking rocker and
screw on the threaded sleeve (see fig. 2, item 1).
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