Setting The Preflexion - Otto Bock AxonArm Ergo 12K501 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Preparing the product for use

6.5 Setting the Preflexion

• The level of AFB compensation (flexion assistance) can be adjusted and adapted to the weight of different
clothing with the dial. Adjustments are easier to make when the forearm is flexed.
• The adjustment mechanism is protected by a slip coupling.
• The hydrodynamic damper of the flexion aid mechanism is designed to counterbalance the weight of the fore­
arm plus Axon-Bus gripping component. Please be sure to stabilise the upper arm component of the AxonArm
Ergo while testing the joint functions.
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3) Mark the base position for the flexion angle (preflex­
ion) on the joint ball. Dimension Y = 1.5 cm.
4) Thread the belt under the axis.
5) Pull the belt up to the marking (dimension Y) with
tweezers.
6) Twist the forearm to the upper arm socket until the
notch on the lamination ring is visible above the
guide of the strap clamp (left picture). Otherwise
the strap clamp will not be able to be inserted (right
picture).
INFORMATION: Ensure the strap is straight and
not twisted.
7) Slide the strap clamp under the lamination ring.
8) Screw the strap clamp in.
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