5) INFORMATION: Do not pull the shoulder belt too tight so as to avoid constriction. A
finger should fit easily between the strap and the shoulder.
6) Adjust the waist strap to the patient-specific length to provide a tight fit. The straps must not
be twisted.
7) Perform a fitting.
Optional: Apply the torso braces
1) Loosen the strap guide loops (3 and 4) of the shoulder belt (item 11) from the back plate
(item 1).
2) Attach the torso braces (item 6) to the back plate, following the numbered sequence (3, 4)
(see fig. 3).
3) Stick the pads (item 7) onto the torso braces and cold shape them to the body by hand.
4) Hook the strap guide loops (3 and 4) of the shoulder belt into the eyelets of the torso braces
(see fig. 10).
After the fitting
1) After final adjustment of the orthosis fit and positioning, replace the hook-and-loop pads
(item 2) with the clip rivets (item 8) (see fig. 11).
2) Using the punch pliers, pierce holes in the straps at the marked points.
3) Rivet the shoulder belt and waist strap by hand. Use the large clip rivets for the shoulder belt
(1 to 4) and waist strap (7 and 8) and the small clip rivets for the numbers (5 and 6) of the
waist strap.
4) Practice the correct application and removal of the orthosis with the patient and explain the
proper fit of the orthosis.
5) If the back plate (item 1) slips upwards while the orthosis is being worn, the patient should
pull it back down to its proper place.
6) Remove the orthosis for extended sitting or lying down.
6 Cleaning
NOTICE
Use of improper cleaning agents
Damage to the product due to use of improper cleaning agents
Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
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Clean the orthosis regularly:
1) Remove the back pad, shoulder belt and waist strap from the back plate.
2) Fasten the hook-and-loop closures and the plastic buckle.
3) Wash the textiles of the orthosis in warm water at 30 °C with standard mild detergent. Do not
use fabric softener. We recommend using a laundry bag.
4) Allow to air dry. Do not expose to direct heat sources (e.g. sunlight, stove or radiator).
5) Clean the coated side of the back plate with a damp cloth.
6) Attach the back pad to the back plate with hook-and-loop after drying.
7) Attach the shoulder belt and waist strap to the back plate, following the numbered sequence
(1 to 8).
7 Disposal
Dispose of the product in accordance with national regulations.
8 Legal information
All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary
accordingly.
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