Pre-Compressing The Functional Ring; Applying/Removing The Footshell; Bench Alignment - Ottobock 1C51 Taleo Vertical Shock Instrucciones De Uso

NOTICE
Use of talcum
Impairment of the vacuum pump due to plugged valves
► Do not use talcum on the product or other prosthetic components.
NOTICE
Grinding the prosthetic foot or footshell
Premature wear resulting from damage to the product
► Do not grind the prosthetic foot or footshell.

5.1 Pre-compressing the functional ring

In order to achieve the full flexibility, the functional ring has to be compressed before it is used for
the first time.
► Install the pre-compression kit on the foot according to the corresponding instructions and
compress the functional ring for 15 minutes (see fig. 5, see fig. 6).
5.2 Alignment
INFORMATION
There is a plastic adapter cover on the proximal connection of the prosthetic foot. This protects
the connecting section from scratches during the alignment and trial fitting.
► Remove the adapter cover before the patient leaves the workshop/fitting area.

5.2.1 Applying/removing the footshell

INFORMATION
► Pull the protective sock over the prosthetic foot to prevent noises in the footshell.
► Always use the prosthetic foot with the footshell.
► Apply or remove the footshell as described in the footshell instructions for use.

5.2.2 Bench Alignment

INFORMATION
Only use the prosthetic foot with the heel wedge.
TT bench alignment
Required materials: 662M4 goniometer, 743S12 heel height measuring apparatus, 743A80
50:50 gauge, alignment apparatus (e.g. 743L200 L.A.S.A.R. Assembly or 743A200 PROS.A.
Assembly)
Assemble and align the prosthetic components in the alignment apparatus according to the fol­
lowing specifications:
Heel height: effective heel height (shoe heel height - sole thickness of forefoot)
+ 5 mm
Sagittal alignment: alignment reference line on a–p markings of the footshell
(see fig. 4)
Frontal alignment: alignment reference line on m–l markings of the footshell (see
fig. 4)
Bench alignment process
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