Shortening The Tube Adapter; Installing The Tube Adapter - Ottobock 3R106-Pro Instrucciones De Uso

5.3.1 Shortening the Tube Adapter

CAUTION
Incorrect processing of tube
Fall due to damage to the tube
► Do not clamp the tube into a vice.
► To shorten the tube, use only a tube cutter or a cutting device.
Tools required:
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719R3 Tube Cutter, 718R1 Tube Deburrer
1) CAUTION! The length of the tube must not be less than the required length for the
patient, since length compensation in the insertion area of the prosthetic knee joint is
prohibited.
Use the tube cutter to shorten the tube to the required length (Rohr schneiden).
2) Carefully deburr the inside and outside of the tube with the tube deburrer (Rohr entgraten).
3) Dispose of the remainder.

5.3.2 Installing the Tube Adapter

CAUTION
Incorrect mounting of the tube
Risk of injury due to breakage of load-bearing components
► Slide the tube all the way to the stop in the intended prosthetic component when mounting.
CAUTION
Improper assembly of the screw connections
Risk of injury due to breakage or loosening of the screw connections
► Clean the threads before every installation.
► Apply the specified torque values.
► Follow the instructions regarding the length of the screws and about how to secure the
screws.
Installation on the Prosthetic Knee Joint
Required tools and materials:
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710D4 Torque Wrench, degreasing cleaner (verify material compatibility)
1) Loosen the cap screw by approx. 2 turns (Rohradapter festschrauben).
2) Clean the contact surfaces of the prosthetic knee joint and tube adapter using a degreasing
cleaning agent.
3) Slightly rotate the tube as you insert it into the prosthetic knee joint to the stop (Rohradapter
einsetzen).
4) Using the torque wrench, tighten the cap screw (10 Nm) (Rohradapter festschrauben).
Installation on the Prosthetic Foot
Required tools and materials:
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710D4 Torque Wrench, 636K13 Loctite®
1) Position the pyramid receiver of the tube adapter on the pyramid adapter of the prosthetic
foot.
2) For final assembly:
Use Loctite® to secure the set screws of the pyramid receiver.
3) Screw in the set screws.
4) Use the torque wrench to tighten the set screws (10 Nm).
5) Replace any set screws that are protruding or recessed too much with suitable ones (see
selection table).
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