A D A P T I N G F O R T H E D O C T O R / T E C H N I C I A N
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FLEXION-EXTENSION ADJUSTMENT
PP3 ONLY:
A
Remove the screws that hold the flexion/extension wedges in place (fig. H).
B
Remove any pre-inserted wedges.
C
Insert the wedges with the desired degrees of flexion/extension (fig. I)
such that the notches on the wedges coincide with the slots on the brace.
D
Reinsert the screws, making sure they properly fit into the slots. Securely tighten (fig. H).
E
Make sure that the flexion or extension wedges are set to the same degrees
on both joints.
PP4 ONLY:
A
Open the hinge cover by sliding the two half-covers to the side (fig. L), remove the central
locking component (fig. M) and insert/replace the wedges to the required degree of
flexion/extension (fig. N)
Replace the central locking component (fig. M) and slide the two half-covers towards the
B
centre until they securely "click" into place (fig. L)
IN CASE OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE STOP 0°/10°/20°/30°
F
First insert the extension wedge (the one with only one notch), then the flexion wedge
(the one with two notches).
G
If there are any difficulties inserting the second wedge, scrape off any paint present in
the brace slot or file the wedge notches.
REMOVING THE BUCKLES (OPTIONAL)
H
Remove the pad from the frame;
I
From the inside, undo the screw belonging to the buckle you wish to remove;
Remove the rivet and the buckle.
L
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