Adjusting The Level Of Compensation; Adjusting The Upper Arm Rotation Joint - Ottobock 12K41 Instrucciones De Uso

Use
6 Use

6.1 Adjusting the level of compensation

CAUTION
Incorrect donning and doffing of the prosthesis
Risk of injury due to sudden flexion of the prosthesis.
► Switch off the prosthesis before donning or doffing.
► The prosthesis must always be flexed for donning and doffing.
CAUTION
Sudden flexion of the product due to high level of compensation
Risk of injury due to sudden flexion of the prosthesis.
► Note the level of compensation when taking off heavy clothing.
► Note the setting for the level of compensation when the prosthesis is not being worn.
► The prosthesis must always be flexed for donning and doffing.
Complete the following steps to set the level of compensation:
1
There are three different compensation ranges:
2

6.2 Adjusting the upper arm rotation joint

Complete the following steps to rotate and adjust the upper arm rotation joint:
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1) Flex the arm.
2) Use the dial to adjust the compensation.
INFORMATION: The adjustment range is limited
by stops.
INFORMATION: The adjustment mechanism is
protected by a slip clutch.
Range 1 = low compensation level
Permits the arm to swing freely while walking.
Range 2 = moderate compensation level
Balance is positively supported when flexing the arm.
Compensation is reduced again during extension.
Range 3 = constant compensation level
If set correctly, the weight of the forearm is balanced by
the compensation level.
Range 4 = low compensation level
Low compensation until flexion stop.
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