Safety Instructions - Össur MONOLOCK KNEE Instructions D'utilisation

ATTACHING THE LOCKING LEVER
For laminated shafts
• Laminate the threaded rod to the position you want.
• Attach the locking lever to the threaded rod. Apply Loctite to the screw.
• Snap the release lever (8) into the knee joint.
• Fasten the nylon pull to the release lever (8) of the knee joint.
• Apply Loctite to the fastening screw (7) and tighten it by hand. Use a 2 mm Allen key.
For plastic shafts
• Fasten the threaded rod with a piece of adhesive tape to the desired position of the model and make the shaft.
• Remove the shaft from the model and take out the threaded rod.
• Bore the shaft in the specified position and fasten the threaded rod in the shaft from inside.
• Attach the locking lever to the threaded rod. Apply Loctite to the screw.
• Snap the release lever (8) into the knee joint.
• Fasten the nylon pull to the release lever (8) of the knee joint.
• Apply Loctite to the fastening screw (7) and hand-tighten it. Use a 2 mm Allen key.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Used adapters (e.g. tube adapter) on the lower interface must be pushed into the tube receiver of the knee joint
until they stop.
• The screw (1) of the tube receiver (2) must be tightened with a torque of 16 Nm and Loctite. Use a torque
wrench (5 mm Allen key).
• The construction guidelines and setting instructions must be followed.
• Besides the screws described, no other screws may be loosened.
• Using talcum can cause the joint to freeze up, especially in combination with lubricants. Please do not use any
talcum!
• Do not use compressed air for cleaning. We recommend using a brush.
All the above points must be followed or the warranty will be forfeited.
MAINTENANCE
The joint must be serviced no less than every 6 months.
Service must include inspections of:
• Structure
• General condition
• Screwed connections
• Adequacy of care (e.g., weight limit, mobility)
• Lubricant leakage
• Damages to joint and supplementary parts
• Accumulated deposits in sockets
• Functionality of the nylon pull
• AP and/or ML play in the joint
• Talcum deposits
• Stretch limit stop (4)
CARE
• Clean the joint with a soft cloth which has been soaked with a mild cleaning solvent.
Do not use any aggressive cleaning agent because this can damage the sockets.
• Do not use compressed air for cleaning!
LIABILITY
In case of damage: Össur only processes complaints if sent a copy of the delivery receipt or invoice from Össur
together with a statement detailing the reasons for the return.
Each manufacturer can only be held liable for the failure of their own fitting parts. Manufacturer liability beyond
this is only possible if its fitting parts can be proven to have caused the damage or the dysfunction of fitting parts
made by other manufacturers.
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