Ottobock 17PK1-WR Serie Instructions D'utilisation page 15

Installing the system bar in the system knee joint
1) Insert the system bar (19) into the system bar receiver (15) and mark the
bore on the system bar (19).
2) Remove the system bar (19) from the system bar adapter (15) and drill a
Ø 4 mm bore in the system bar (19).
3) Secure the system bar (19) and the system knee joint with the set
screw (9).
Gluing the system bar
For stability reasons, the system bar (19) must be glued into the system bar
receiver (15) of the system knee joints using 636W28 Ottobock special
adhesive.
1) Use a degreasing cleaner (such as 634A1) to degrease the bonding sur­
faces of the system bar (19) and the system bar receiver (15).
2) Mix the special adhesive and hardener thoroughly and apply it to the
components being glued.
3) Insert the system bar (19) and secure it with the set screw (9). The final
bonding strength of the adhesive is reached after 16 h.
4) Prior to delivering the orthosis:
Secure the joint bolt (11) and the joint nut (13) with 636K13 Loctite 241.
Verify the proper functionality of the product.
Removing the system bar
1) Unscrew the set screw (9).
2) Tap out and remove the system bar (19).
6 Cleaning
After contact with water containing salt, chlorine or soap, or when they get
dirty, the system joints must be cleaned promptly:
1) Rinse the system joints with clean fresh water.
2) Dry the system joints with a cloth or allow to air dry. Avoid exposure to
direct heat (e.g. from an oven or radiator).
The system joints must be cleaned promptly after coming into contact with
lubricants (e.g. grease, oil):
1) Damp a cloth with a degreasing cleaning agent (e.g. acetone or isopro­
pyl alcohol).
2) Wipe down the system joints or components with the cloth.
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