Permanent locking
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The knee joint is set to Free Walk mode.
1) Slide the 3-phase switch to the lower position with the knee extended.
2) Push the orthosis ankle joint in the dorsiflexion direction and extend the
orthosis knee joint.
→ The knee joint is permanently locked.
Free motion mode
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The knee joint is set to permanently locked mode.
1) Slide the 3-phase switch to the upper position.
2) Push the orthosis ankle joint in the dorsiflexion direction and extend the
orthosis knee joint.
3) Flex the orthosis knee joint.
4) Slide the 3-phase switch to the lower position with the knee flexed.
→ The orthosis knee joint can be flexed freely at all times.
In case of problems, please contact your Ottobock Free Walk specialist.
5 Cleaning
Promptly clean the product after contact with water containing salt, chlorine
or soap, or if it gets dirty.
1) Rinse the product with clear fresh water.
2) Dry the product with a cloth or allow it to air dry. Avoid exposure to direct
heat (e. g. from an oven or radiator).
6 Maintenance
INFORMATION
The product may be exposed to increased loads by the patient.
► Shorten the maintenance intervals according to the expected loads.
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.
8.1 Liability
The manufacturer will only assume liability if the product is used in accord
ance with the descriptions and instructions provided in this document. The
manufacturer will not assume liability for damage caused by disregarding the
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