NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
►Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
►Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g.sand, dust).
►Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or
above +60°C (140°F) (e.g.sauna, excessive sunlight, drying on a
radiator).
5 Preparing the product for use
Mounting the bar
>Required tools: 624S14=4 drill, 726S9=90x11.5 counterbore, hammer,
anvil, file.
1) Insert the bar into the upper/lower joint section and mark the position of
the bore holes.
2) Use the 624S14* drill to make the bore holes.
3) Countersink the bore holes with the 726S9* counterbore.
4) Position the bar in the insertion zone of the joint section and insert the
rivets.
5) Position the joint with the bar on the anvil and set the rivets using the
hammer (see fig.2).
6) File down the projecting rivet heads on both sides.
Adjusting the joint angle
1) Loosen the joint screw and adjust the joint angle.
2) For the final assembly, secure the screw connection with Loctite241.
Improving corrosion protection
Polish or sinter the product for improved corrosion protection. Ottobock
recommends the 618T40* sintering powder for surface coating.
►Do not heat the material longer than 5minutes at max. 150°C for sur
face coating.
6 Cleaning
Promptly clean the product after contact with water containing salt, chlorine
or soap, or if it gets dirty.
1) Rinse the orthotic joint with clean, fresh water and remove dirt.
2) Dry with a cloth or allow to air dry.
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