Otto Bock 50S1 Dyna Ankle Instructions For Use Manual page 10

CAUTION
Improper moulding or application
Injuries or damage to the orthosis due to overloading of the material and improper fit of the
orthosis due to breakage of load-bearing components
► Do not make any improper changes to the orthosis.
► Always apply the orthosis according to the information in the instructions.
CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Risk of local pressure and constriction of blood vessels and nerves due to improper or excess­
ively tight application
► Ensure that the product is applied properly and fits correctly.
1) Optional: thermoforming the brace: Thermoform the brace to adjust the fit. In order to do
so, remove all hook and loop straps, heat the brace to 90 °C max. and reshape it.
2) Optional: attach additional pads with hook and loop: In case of pressure sensitivity in the
area of the ankle or shin, attach the additional pads with hook and loop straps (see fig. 1 and
see fig. 2).
3) Optional: apply anti-slip protection: Clean the bonding surface in the area of the heel,
roughen with fine sandpaper and attach the pimple rubber in the heel area using the supplied
double-sided adhesive tape.
4) Open all hook and loop straps.
5) Set the foot into the brace. In doing so, ensure that the heel and forefoot are positioned com­
fortably.
6) Pull the middle hook and loop strap from the inside of the foot across the top of the foot and
through the outer loop, and tighten it until the heel fits in the shell. Fasten the hook and look
strap in doing so.
7) Put the upper hook and loop strap through the loop and fasten it (see fig. 3).
8) Put the lower hook and loop strap through the loop and fasten it.
9) Stretch the functional strap and fasten it (see fig. 4).
10) Open the shoe wide, pull it over the applied brace and lace it.
5 Cleaning
NOTICE
Use of improper cleaning agents
Damage to the product due to use of improper cleaning agents
► Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
1) Remove the straps from the orthosis.
2) Fasten all hook-and-loop closures.
3) Hand-wash the straps and pads in warm water at 30 °C (86 °F) using neutral detergent. Rinse
thoroughly.
4) Allow to air dry. Do not expose to direct heat sources (e.g. sunlight, stove or radiator).
6 Disposal
Dispose of the product in accordance with national regulations.
7 Legal information
All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary
accordingly.
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