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CAUTION: The wrench is torque limiting, such that the Setscrew cannot be over tightened.
Use only the wrench provided, as other tools may over-tighten the Setscrew and
damage the Lead.
6. Visually check to ensure that the Lead electrodes are aligned with the DBS Extension contacts.
If they are not aligned, continue to grip the Lead next to the Retention Sleeve and push to
advance the electrodes into alignment with the DBS Extension contacts. If necessary, back out
the lead slightly and then advance the electrodes into alignment again, until proper alignment
can be confirmed.
7. Check impedances to verify connections before tightening the Setscrew.
CAUTION: Verify proper DBS Extension insertion by checking impedances before tightening
the Setscrew. Tightening the Setscrew down onto a contact can damage the DBS
Extension.
8. Pass the Torque Wrench through the slit in the septum located on the top of the DBS Extension
connector.
9. Tighten the Setscrew in the DBS Extension connector until the Torque Wrench clicks, indicating
the Setscrew is fully secured.
CAUTION: The wrench is torque limiting, such that the Setscrew cannot be over tightened.
Use only the wrench provided, as other tools may over-tighten the Setscrew and
damage the DBS Lead.
Note: To tighten the Setscrew, use one hand to grasp the Extension at the base and the
other to rotate the Torque Wrench clockwise. To loosen the Setscrew, rotate the
Torque Wrench counterclockwise.
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