Maintenance; Replacing The Sliding Washers; Dirt Removal - FIOR & GENTZ NEURO CLASSIC H2O Instrucciones De Uso

10. Maintenance

Check the system joint for wear and functionality every 6 months. Also check the functionality after every
maintenance carried out.
Joint Component
extension stop face
sliding bushing
sliding washer
bearing nut
Secure the screw for the joint's upper part with the torque corresponding to the system width and
LOCTITE® 243 medium strength during every maintenance (see paragraph 8.4). Remove all adhesive residues
first.

10.1 Replacing the Sliding Washers

Sliding washers are available in different thicknesses (e.g. GS2413-040 is 0.40mm thick). Each thickness has
a different marking (fig. 11). You will find the article numbers of the premounted sliding washers on the back
page of these instructions for use.
0.40mm

10.2 Dirt Removal

The NEURO CLASSIC H
2
removed when necessary and during regular maintenance. For this purpose, disassemble the system joint and
clean the soiled system components with a dry cloth.
In order to optimise the lifespan, we recommend rinsing the orthosis with water, especially after using it in
salt water, chlorine water and sand.
Problem
wear
wear
wear
wear
0.45mm
O system knee joint is suited for a usage in wet areas. Nevertheless, dirt must be
Measure
replacing extension stop
replacing sliding bushing
replacing sliding washer, see paragraph 10.1
replacing bearing nut
0.50mm
0.55mm
0.60mm
fig. 11
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