Preparation For Use - Ottobock 17B23 Instrucciones De Uso

► Prior to handing over the orthosis, ensure that the locks are engaged
securely and in parallel.
► Avoid accidentally opening the locks.
► Instruct the patient in the correct usage of the system joints.
CAUTION
Excessive strain due to use on more than one patient
Risk of injury and loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
► Use the product on only one patient.
► Observe the maintenance recommendations.
NOTICE
Thermal overloading of the product
Damage due to improper thermal treatment
► Do not carry out any heat treatment at a temperature above 300 °C
(570 °F).
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 Preparation for use

5.1 Assembly
Gluing the system side bars
INFORMATION
Corrosion protection
The system side bars and system knee joints are resistant to corrosion.
Finish sanding and polishing increase the protection against corrosion.
Use coating powder (e.g. 618T40) for coating.
The following connecting elements are to be used for the system connection
plugs:
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