APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A cotton or cast sock will enhance comfort – NOT INCLUDED
1) PREPARE BRACE –
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Unfasten straps, remove front panel, and open liner.
2) APPLY BRACE –
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While seated, place foot in brace. Position heel in back of brace. Wrap
liner around foot and then ankle (Fig. A).
Replace front panel: Position front panel so the Aircast logo is over the
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toes and the foot panel is situated inside the brace. The upper part of
the panel should be secured outside the brace (Fig. B).
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Secure straps from bottom to top (Fig. C). Tighten until snug and
comfortable.
3) ADJUST AIRCELL SUPPORT –
The SHORT walking brace aircells are initially deflated
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Begin inflation on injured side first.
To inflate aircell, place finger on top of large inflation pump found on
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either side of brace (Fig D). Pump until aircell feels snug.
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Repeat on other side. Pump until aircell feels snug.
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In the event of over-inflation, deflate aircells.
4) DEFLATE AIRCELLS –
To deflate aircells, press and hold finger on small release button
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(Fig. E).
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Deflate until pressure is comfortable.
NOTE: Deflate aircells before removing brace for proper fit when
reapplying.
NOTE: Higher pressure provides more support when walking, lower
pressure is more comfortable when sitting or reclining. Pressure
can also be adjusted by tightening or loosening straps.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
THE FOAM LINER MAY BE HAND-WASHED IN 86°F/30°C WATER WITH MILD
DETERGENT AND AIR-DRIED. DO NOT PUT IN DRYER OR USE OTHER HEAT
SOURCE TO DRY.
WARRANTY:
DJO, LLC will repair or replace all or part of the unit and its accessories for
material or workmanship defects for a period of six months from the date
of sale.
NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
INTENDED FOR USE ON A SINGLE PATIENT
MATERIAL COMPONENTS
Shell: POLYPROPYLENE
Front Panel: HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE
Straps: NYLON
Inflation Pumps: THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE
Liner: NYLON/POLYURETHANE/POLYESTER (OUTER/FOAM/INNER MESH)
Binding: POLYESTER
Outer Sole / Insole: EVA/RUBBER
NOTICE: WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE IN STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNIQUES TO
OBTAIN THE MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY OF FUNCTION, STRENGTH, DURABILITY AND
COMFORT, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INJURY WILL BE PREVENTED THROUGH THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT .
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