12 Fitting Advice
12.1 Moisture in the distal end of the device
If moisture collects inside the distal end of the device, refer to the following table:
The perforations are clogged.
The socket does not have enough space in its
distal end for the valve to open.
The pin lock is stopping the valve from
opening.
12.2 Loss of vacuum
If the device loses vacuum, refer to the following table:
The valve is damaged.
The locking pin is not aligned with the long
axis of the residual limb.
12.3 Separation of the valve from the distal cap
If the valve falls off the distal cap, refer to the following table:
The valve is not fitted correctly.
Cause
Cause
Cause
Clean the device. (See section 5.1.)
Cast another socket. (See section 7.)
Put the spacer between the pin lock and the
valve. (See section 9.)
Stop using the device, and contact a
Blatchford sales representative.
Re-align the locking pin
the residual limb.
Make sure that the washer is between the pin
and the valve. (See section 8.)
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Solution
Solution
with the long axis of
Solution
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