Preparation For Use - Ottobock 17LA3N Gebrauchsanweisung

NOTICE
Thermal overloading of product components
Loss of function due to improper thermal treatment
► Prior to the thermal treatment of the product, remove all temperature-
critical components (e.g. plastic parts).
NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
► Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
► Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g. sand, dust).
► Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10 °C (14 °F) or
above +60 °C (140 °F) (e.g. sauna, excessive sunlight, drying on a
radiator).

5 Preparation for use

CAUTION
Incorrect alignment, assembly or adjustment
Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality
► Assembly, adjustment and maintenance operations may only be com­
pleted by qualified personnel.
► Observe the alignment, assembly and adjustment instructions.
5.1 Processing
INFORMATION
The instructions for fabricating an orthosis with unilateral joints are
included in the 646T5441 technical information. The laminate structure
described here is a recommendation from Ottobock and must be adjusted
to the needs of the patient.
Required materials: 17LD1N=* lamination dummy with shoulder screw,
>
17LD1N=*-P dummy cover, 17LF3N=* or 17LF31N foot stirrup,
17LS3=* lamination bar, 501S137=* countersunk head screws, 636K8
Plastaband, 743Y56=4 alignment adapter
> The plaster model has been produced in the neutral position.
1) Install the carbon fibre-reinforced lamination bar with the two counter­
sunk head screws on the lower part of the lamination dummy.
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