Ottobock 21A35-1 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 15

Mounting the lock cable
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Connect the lock cable to the lock cable of the prosthetic elbow joint.
INFORMATION: The 10Y19=2 screw coupling can be used for a lock cable made of Perlon
cable, the 10Y19=1 screw coupling for a lock cable made of steel cable. If necessary, a loop
can also be formed on the pull cables using the 21A8 loop sleeve and a centre punch.
Mounting the flexion cable
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Thread the pull cable through three bore holes and secure it with the 10Y3 clamp with screw.
Alternative mounting for the forearm of the ErgoArm: Use the 21A207 clamping plug set
for mounting (not included in the scope of delivery).
INFORMATION: The flexion cable should be taut when the arm hangs straight down.
7 Use
INFORMATION
► The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by qualified personnel.
► Instruct the patient in the handling and care of the product.
► Advise the patient that the single-sided muscular work required for control of the body har­
ness may result in muscular strain. Suitable compensating measures are required (such as
exercise and therapy). These must be discussed with the attending doctor.
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(Page 7): Practicing the motion sequence
The body harness is designed so that the function of the prosthesis remains unaffected by normal
movements.
► Using the prehensile cable
Tighten: push one or both shoulders forward.
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Release: push both shoulders back.
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Using the lock cable
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Shoulder thrust: lower the shoulder girdle.
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→ Alternative movement: bring the fitted upper arm back while bringing the shoulder for­
ward at the same time.
► Using the flexion cable
→ Tighten: bring the fitted arm forward.
Release: bring the fitted arm back.
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Optimising the course of the harness
► For the best fit of the body harness, readjust the course of the harness using the 21Y195=25
buckles.
► If necessary, secure the buckle on the strap with a seam.
► To change the cable travel for grasping, adjust the spiral nut on the Bowden cable (
page 3 – ).
8 Cleaning
NOTICE
Use of improper cleaning agents
Damage to the product due to use of improper cleaning agents
► Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
► To prevent skin irritation, wash the axilla pad daily (hand wash with mild detergent/do not
iron/do not bleach/do not tumble dry/do not dry clean).
► Replace the axilla pad in case of noticeable wear.
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