5 Preparation for use
CAUTION
Incorrect alignment or assembly
Risk of injury due to damaged prosthetic components
► Observe the alignment and assembly instructions.
INFORMATION
► Not all of the materials may be available in your country. In this case,
please contact the local branch of the manufacturer to obtain informa
tion on alternative materials.
5.1 Installing the foot adapter
► Install the foot adapter on the prosthetic foot according to its instructions
for use.
5.2 Assembling the ankle block (exoskeletal design)
Required materials: Screw connection (see Page 14), 710D4 torque
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wrench, sandpaper (grain size 40), 636W28 Ottobock special adhesive
and hardener, suitable solvent (e.g. 634A28)
1) Insert the threaded socket of the screw connection in the proximal side
of the hole in the ankle block.
2) Insert the screw on the foot sole side in the prosthetic foot and screw the
ankle block to the prosthetic foot (torque: 30 Nm).
3) Conduct the fitting of the ankle block.
4) Loosen the screw connection between the prosthetic foot and the ankle
block.
5) Sand the ankle block according to the contour of the prosthetic foot.
6) Roughen the connection surface of the prosthetic foot in an a – p direc
tion using the sandpaper.
7) Remove the dust from the sanded surfaces.
8) Mix the adhesive for the connection between the ankle block and the
prosthetic foot.
9) INFORMATION: Do not put adhesive in the hole for the screw con
nection.
Apply adhesive evenly to the connection surfaces of the ankle block and
prosthetic foot.
10) Align the ankle block and prosthetic foot with each other.
11) Insert the screw on the foot sole side in the prosthetic foot and screw the
ankle block to the prosthetic foot (torque: 30 Nm).
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