Information For Use - Ottobock 3R78 Gebrauchsanweisung

5.5.1 Checking the Factory Settings
Function
Flexion damping
Extension damping
Tools required:
>
710H10=2x3 Adjustment Wrench
1) Check whether the settings match the factory settings (see table).
2) In case of deviations, restore the factory settings using the adjustment wrench.
5.5.2 Setting Flexion Damping
Function
Flexion damping
Tools required:
>
710H10=2x3 Adjustment Wrench
► CAUTION! The prosthetic foot must not swing through too far.
Adjust flexion damping using the adjustment wrench so that the prosthetic foot swings
through sufficiently according to the needs of the patient.
5.5.3 Setting Extension Damping
Function
Extension damping
Tools required:
>
710H10=2x3 Adjustment Wrench
► CAUTION! The prosthetic knee joint has to reach full extension, even at slow walking
speeds.
Using the adjustment wrench, adjust extension damping so that the prosthetic knee joint does
not swing too hard against the extension stop.
5.6 Finishing the Prosthesis
Required tools:
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Torque wrench
1) Tighten all screws of the prosthetic components to the specified installation torque values.
2) Verify proper functioning of the prosthesis.
6 Use

6.1 Information for use

NOTICE
Mechanical overload
Impaired functionality due to mechanical damage
► Check the product for damage prior to each use.
► Do not use the product if its functionality has been impaired.
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Means of adjustment
Adjustment valve "F"
(see fig. 4 - )
Adjustment valve "E"
(see fig. 4 - )
Means of adjustment
Adjustment valve "F"
(see fig. 4 - )
Means of adjustment
Adjustment valve "E"
(see fig. 4 - )
Factory setting
From the left-hand stop,
turned to the right (num­
ber of turns: 2.5)
Turned all the way to the
left
Setting
Rotation to the right
Rotation to the left
Setting
Rotation to the right
Rotation to the left
Meaning
Valve slightly closed –
low damping as the start­
ing point for adjustment
to the patient
Valve fully open – minimal
damping as the starting
point for adaptation to the
patient (safety setting)
Meaning
Increase damping
Reduce damping
Meaning
Increase damping
Reduce damping