Storage And Bleeding; Movement Patterns - Otto Bock C-Brace Gebrauchsanweisung

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1) Sit on the front edge of a chair.
2) Remove the shoe.
3) Open the top closures (see fig. 7).
4) Open the closure below the knee.
5) Open the closure below the ankle if applicable.
6) Pull the thigh shell down and off.
7) Step out of the foot component and lower leg shell.
8) Set the product upright and fasten the closures (see fig. 8).
9) Store the product upright and charge the battery if necessary (see fig. 9).

7.2.1 Storage and bleeding

CAUTION
Air in the hydraulics
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► Flex the joint to the stop several times until the play is largely eliminated.
If the feeling of improper stance phase control remains after several attempts to bleed the
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air, the product must be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
The product has an automatic venting mechanism that vents the hydraulics while walking.
In general, the product is vented automatically by movement during regular use.
Air may accumulate in the product if it is not used for an extended period of time. This is indicated
by play (dead travel) in the extension stop.
The following points need to be observed in order to vent the product:
► Flex the joint to the stop several times until the play is largely eliminated.
To avoid accumulation of air in the product, the following points have to be observed:
• Store the product properly (fully flexed, thigh shell vertical).
• Avoid extended disuse of the product (use the product regularly).
INFORMATION
Minimal play is system-specific and impairs neither the function nor the safety of the product.

7.3 Movement patterns

CAUTION
Incorrect mode switching
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that you stand securely during all switching processes.
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