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FIOR & GENTZ NEURO CLASSIC Assembly

Ankle joints with plug + go modularity
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Joint Assembly System Ankle Joints with plug + go Modularity
This online tutorial shows the joint assembly of our system ankle joints with plug + go modularity:
NEURO CLASSIC
NEURO SWING
NEURO SWING-CLASSIC
NEURO SWING 2
NEURO VARIO-CLASSIC 2
NEURO VARIO-SPRING 2
NEURO VARIO-SWING
NEURO VARIO 2
In addition, this online-tutorial shows the joint assembly of our system ankle joints, which can be used
with plug + go modularity after they have been slightly adjusted:
NEURO CLASSIC-SPRING
NEURO CLASSIC-SWING
The NEURO SWING system ankle joint in the 24mm system width is not equipped with plug + go
modularity. And the following system joints in their current 20mm version without feather keys can also
not be converted to the other system joints with feather keys as they are not compatible:
NEURO CLASSIC, NEURO CLASSIC-SPRING, NEURO CLASSIC-SWING
NEURO HISWING
NEURO SWING, NEURO SWING 2, NEURO SWING-CLASSIC
NEURO VARIO 2, NEURO VARIO-CLASSIC 2, NEURO VARIO SPRING 2, NEURO VARIO-SWING
Besides its dynamic spring units, the NEURO SWING 2 system ankle joint provides an integrated noise
reduction as well.
You will find further information on the system ankle joints in the
Last Update:11 December 2024
instructions for
1/28
use.
System Ankle Joints with plug + go
Modularity

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Summary of Contents for FIOR & GENTZ NEURO CLASSIC

  • Page 1 And the following system joints in their current 20mm version without feather keys can also not be converted to the other system joints with feather keys as they are not compatible: NEURO CLASSIC, NEURO CLASSIC-SPRING, NEURO CLASSIC-SWING NEURO HISWING...
  • Page 2 Joint Assembly System Ankle Joints with plug + go Modularity System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 2/28 Modularity...
  • Page 3 Remove pressing screw and washer. Note: a NEURO CLASSIC cover plate can be demounted by just unscrewing the countersunk flat head screws, without causing any damage to the feather keys with pin or their bores.
  • Page 4 Step 2/25 NEURO SWING 24mm The NEURO SWING system ankle joint in the 24mm system width has design differences which affect the following component parts: joint’s upper part without feather keys, cover plate and system stirrup. However, the assembly of the system joint is exactly performed as described in the next work steps. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 4/28...
  • Page 5 Step 3/25 Clean the system joint. Clean the bearing nut, the thread of the joint’s upper part as well as the bores of the cover plate with LOCTITE ® 7063 Super Clean, if required. Note: mind the when using Super Clean LOCTITE ®...
  • Page 6 Step 4/25 Apply spray adhesive to one side of the first sliding washer and adhere it to the cover plate. Grease the other side of the sliding washer slightly with orthosis joint grease. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 6/28 Modularity...
  • Page 7 Step 5/25 Grease the contact surfaces of the cover plate and the joint’s upper part with orthosis joint grease to prevent mechanical noises. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 7/28 Modularity...
  • Page 8 Step 6/25 Use the delivered cover plate pressing aid to press the cover plate with the joint's upper part. Tighten the pressing screw with the corresponding torque. Note: you will find information about the torque (Nm) on the system joint’s cover plate or in the instructions for use System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024...
  • Page 9 Step 7/25 Make sure that there is no contact between the laminate and the cover plate to prevent developing noises under dynamic load. If required, rework the laminate edges. Do not grind the side-surfaces of the joint’s upper part to prevent developing noises or damages to the feather keys with pin.
  • Page 10 Step 8/25 Make sure there is no apparent space left between the cover plate and the joint's upper part. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 10/28 Modularity...
  • Page 11 Step 9/25 Remove pressing screw and washer. In order to secure the cover plate for the next work steps, screw in the first countersunk flat head screw with the corresponding torque. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 11/28 Modularity...
  • Page 12 Step 10/25 If the sliding bushing fell out in the previous steps, grease it slightly and place it into the bore at the system stirrup again. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 12/28 Modularity...
  • Page 13 Step 11/25 Grease the second sliding washer slightly with orthosis joint grease. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 13/28 Modularity...
  • Page 14 Step 12/25 Grease the contact surfaces of the spring units at the system stirrup with orthosis joint grease. Place the second sliding washer onto the medial side of the system stirrup. Note: greasing the contact surfaces of the system stirrup is important in order to prevent wear of the system stirrup.
  • Page 15 Step 13/25 Slide the system stirrup from below between the cover plate and the joint's upper part. Make sure that the sliding washer remains in the correct position. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 15/28 Modularity...
  • Page 16 Step 14/25 Check the position of the sliding washer. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 16/28 Modularity...
  • Page 17 Step 15/25 Slightly grease the sliding surfaces of the bearing nut with orthosis joint grease. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 17/28 Modularity...
  • Page 18 Step 16/25 Put the bearing nut into the intended opening of the joint's upper part and make sure it is in the correct position. Secure the bearing nut with one finger. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 18/28 Modularity...
  • Page 19 Step 17/25 Turn in the second countersunk flat head screw (axle screw) with a torque corresponding to the system width. Still secure the bearing nut with one finger. If a sliding washer should be damaged during the assembly of the cover plate (it is jammed), remove the washer particles and place a new sliding washer.
  • Page 20 Step 18/25 Bring the system joint in plantar flexion/dorsiflexion. If the system joint does not move freely, mount the next thinner sliding washer, repeat all steps from step 10 onwards and check again. Note: check if the joint moves freely before mounting the spring units. A bilateral orthosis, only check one system joint at a time.
  • Page 21 Step 19/25 Hold the lower leg shell and try to move the foot piece in pronation-supination direction. If the system joint has lateral play, mount the next thicker sliding washer, repeat all steps from step 10 onwards and check again. Note: check if the joint runs with lateral play before mounting the spring units.
  • Page 22 Step 20/25 ® Secure both screws with LOCTITE 243 medium strength and the torque corresponding to the system width. Let the adhesive harden (final strength after approx. 24 hours). Note: mind the when using LOCTITE ® 243 medium strength. safety data sheet System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 22/28...
  • Page 23 Step 21/25 NEURO SWING, NEURO VARIO 2, NEURO VARIO-CLASSIC 2, NEURO VARIO-SPRING 2, NEURO VARIO- SWING 2, NEURO SWING 2 Place the stop dampers, screw units, O-ring dampers and/or spring units at hand. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 23/28 Modularity...
  • Page 24 Step 22/25 Place the orthosis on its forefoot and put weight on the system joint in dorsiflexion. Screw in the spring unit for dorsiflexion until the aimed orthosis alignment is achieved. NEURO SWING 2 At a bilateral orthosis with two NEURO SWING 2 system joints, mount each system joint’s anterior spring unit and make sure that both system joints are adjusted alike.
  • Page 25 Step 23/25 Check the joint angle by reading the markings on the system stirrup and the cover plate. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 25/28 Modularity...
  • Page 26 Step 24/25 Hold the foot piece. Screw in the spring unit for plantar flexion until the aimed orthosis alignment is achieved. Note: you will find information about the assembly of the spring units in the instructions for use NEURO SWING 2 At a bilateral orthosis with two NEURO SWING 2 system joints, mount each system joint’s posterior spring unit and make sure that both system joints are adjusted alike.
  • Page 27 Step 25/25 Bring the system joint in plantar flexion/dorsiflexion. Mounted spring units should move by compression only. At a high spring force, it is impossible to cause any movement manually. If the system joint still runs idle, carefully screw the posterior alignment screw further in. System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 27/28...
  • Page 28 System Ankle Joints with plug + go Last Update:11 December 2024 28/28 Modularity...

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