Use; Unlocking And Locking The Prosthetic Knee Joint - Ottobock ProCarve Instrucciones De Uso

Skiing
Snowboarding
Skiing
Snowboarding
The hydraulic valves control the extension damping (see fig. 9). The adjustment influences the speed of the pros­
thetic knee joint extension and the plantar flexion of the prosthetic foot.
Set the valve to the desired value using an Allen key (3 mm).
Left stop (–)
Right stop (+)

6 Use

CAUTION
Overheating of the hydraulics due to excessive strain
Burns, injuries caused by falling due to changes in functionality and damage to prosthetic components
► Do not touch overheated prosthetic components.
► Reduce all activities if there are changes in functionality, in order to allow the overheated prosthetic compon­
ents to cool down.
► If overheating or changes in functionality occur, have the prosthesis checked by authorised qualified person­
nel.
NOTICE
Mechanical overload
Impaired functionality due to mechanical damage
► Check the product for damage prior to each use.
► Do not use the product if its functionality has been impaired.
► Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's customer service,
etc.).
INFORMATION
Leak in the product's hydraulic system
Environmental damage or skin irritation due to leaking hydraulic oil
► Before each use, check the product for leaking hydraulic oil.
► In case of leaks, do not continue using the product and have it repaired promptly.
NOTICE
Incorrect ski binding adjustment for the ProCarve
Damage to the product due to improperly adjusted trigger value (Z value)
► Have your ski binding adjusted by a ski service shop.
► Adjust the weight to trigger the ski binding on the prosthesis side to the body weight minus 10 kg.
► The maximum trigger torque (M

6.1 Unlocking and locking the prosthetic knee joint

The prosthetic knee joint can be unlocked in order to sit down. This enables a chairlift to be used, for example.
When standing up, the lock must be engaged again manually.
Flexion (unlocking)
Prerequisite: The prosthetic knee joint is extended and not under load.
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► Pull the posterior strap on the prosthetic knee joint upwards in order to unlock the prosthetic knee joint (see
fig. 12).
→ The prosthetic knee joint can now be flexed (see fig. 13, see fig. 14).
ProCarve
Adjusting the flexion and extension damping
TF min. 5 bar
TT min. 20 bar
TF min. 8 bar
TT min. 15 bar
Prosthetic knee joint
min. 8 bar
Minimum damping (factory setting)
Maximum damping
) is 100 Nm.
z
Use
max. 15 bar
max. 25 bar
max. 15 bar
max. 25 bar
max. 15 bar
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