I PACK CONT ENTS
(a)
Valve body (right-hand thread)
(b)
External ring nut (left-hand thread)
(c)
Valve seat
(d)
External gasket
(e)
Internal gasket
(f)
Forming tool
(g)
Screw
This instruction sheet.
II USE
The 1S163 valve is intended for use in lower limb prosthesis only. Any other use is not permitted.
III INDICATIONS / CONT RA -INDICATIONS
No contra-indication for using the 1S163 valve in a lower limb prosthesis, whatever the patient weight and activity level.
IV MAKING T HE SOCKET
In order to make a socket ensuring perfect sealing with the 1S163 valve, you should necessarily use the supplied forming tool (g) and screw (f).
V
MOUNTING / REMOVING T OOL
Placing the valve seat (c) and the external ring nut (b), as well as mounting / removing the valve body (a) can be eased by using a special tool
ordered separately under reference 1S164. Its use is recommended for the following operations :
Mounting the valve seat in the socket
(See Chapter VI point B)
VI MOUNTING ON A SOCKET
A
Place the internal gasket (e) on the valve seat (c)
B Mount on the socket (h) the valve seat fitted with
its gasket
1S163
VALVE FOR AK SOCKET
f
Screwing the external ring nut on the valve seat
( See Chapter VI point C)
A
e
c
g
e
Mounting / removing the plug of the valve body
B
c
h
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b
d
a
(See Chapter VII)
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