Fig.
Item
Quantity Designation
1
9
5 Preparation for use
CAUTION
Incorrect alignment or assembly
Risk of injury due to damaged prosthetic components
► Observe the alignment and assembly instructions.
INFORMATION
► Not all of the materials may be available in your country. In this case,
please contact the local branch of the manufacturer to obtain informa
tion on alternative materials.
5.1 Fabricating the prosthetic socket
INFORMATION
The layup described in this document was approved for the maximum
product user body weight. The prosthetist assumes full responsibility for
any change to the layup.
5.1.1 Preparing for socket fabrication
Required tools and materials:
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6A43 Lamination Adapter, 501T28=M6X8 Cap Screws, Vacuum forming
dummy, 503S3 Screw, 633W8 Wax, 636K8=* Plastaband
1) Isolate the cap screws (thread and head from the outside) with wax.
2) Screw the cap screws into the lamination adapter (see fig. 2).
3) Fill the heads of the cap screws with Plastaband (see fig. 3).
4) Position the lamination adapter on the plaster positive along the longitud
inal axis of the residual limb.
5) Place the vacuum forming dummy into the round opening of the lamina
tion adapter and secure the two parts to the plaster positive with the flat
head screw (see fig. 4).
6) Isolate the head of the flat head screw with Plastaband.
7) If there is an undercut between the lamination adapter and plaster
positive: Fill the undercut with wet plaster.
1
Ratchet unit
Reference number
5A52=K
19