8.2 Cleaning
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning agents or disinfectants
Impairment of functionality and damage due to incorrect cleaning agents or disinfectants
Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
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Only disinfect the product with the approved disinfectants.
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Observe the instructions for cleaning and care.
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Permissible cleaning agents and disinfectants
Requirements:
Free of solvents, chlorine and phosphates
INFORMATION
Clean the product if it gets dirty.
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Observe the instructions for cleaning and drying in the section "Environmental conditions"
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(see page 9).
Only use cleaning agents and disinfectants that do not affect the materials of the product.
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Test the chosen agent for material compatibility in an inconspicuous location.
Do not spray the product directly with a pump spray or propellant spray cleaner and disin
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fectant.
Only apply cleaners and disinfectants using a soft, lint-free cloth.
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Dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Allow to air dry in order to remove residual moisture.
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Observe the cleaning instructions for all prosthetic components.
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► NOTICE! To properly remove particles of dirt and salt crystals, perform the following steps:
→ Activate cycling mode.
→ Immerse the prosthetic knee joint in clean, fresh water.
→ Move the prosthetic knee joint back and forth in the water (also perform flexion and exten
sion several times) to rinse out particles of dirt and salt crystals.
→ Take the prosthetic knee joint out of the water and allow the remaining water to drain.
→ Dry the prosthetic knee joint with a lint-free cloth and allow it to air dry in order to remove
residual moisture.
→ Check the prosthetic knee joint for proper functioning (e.g. flexion and extension, switch
ing threshold, cycling mode and lock).
→ After reaching the maximum period of use for salt water (days per year: 14 – hours per
day: 0.5), have the prosthetic knee joint checked by qualified personnel.
→ Deactivate cycling mode.
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