Thuasne SLEEQ MAX Mode D'emploi page 5

4.0 ADJUST AND FIT (Continued)
TIGHTEN BRACE: Move pull-tabs
4.3
STERNAL BAR: Open sternal bar clip
4.4
Sternal plate
when seated.
Sternal bar
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Note: Only bend Sternal Bar above toothed area.
K
M
D
5.0 Modifications
The Back Panel, Anterior Panel
(1) and heat modified (2) to adjust lordosis, add scapula reliefs or create flares. The steel Sternal Bar
can be bent to match anatomical contours and the wings can be attached to the Velcro
up to 5 degree angles up or down to accommodate various waist to hip ratios.
CAUTION: Do not trim top center tabs (3) on anterior panel.
5.1
ANTERIOR PANEL:
K is 1 to 2" (25-50cm) below Sternal Notch when standing and 1/2" (23cm) below
can be bent to achieve proper fit with bending irons or over the edge of a table.
STERNAL
NOTCH
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A
(shown), Lateral Panels and Wing Shells can be trimmed with scissors
(2)
D anteriorly and re-attach.
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to adjust height, then close clip to lock.
REMOVING OR REPLACING STERNAL BAR
4.5
(with available Short Bar option)
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(A)
A
• Remove anterior panel
K
from wing.
• Release sternal bar clip
and lower bar.
• Remove retainer clip (A)
by pushing through bar
while bending bar away
from panel.
• Pull bar
from bar slot.
• Replace bar, or (optional
Short Bar) into bar slot
and replace retainer
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clip (A).
(3)
(1)
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up to remove
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(A)
Note:
Clip (A) must
be replaced
on the panel
side of bar.
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Connectors at
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