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Secure the assembly by tightening screw 7.
Make sure to retain the set alignment.
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When the glue is dry, unscrew screw 7 and remove the knee.
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Remove the plate 4 (this is no longer useful).
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Install the shell 1 under the intermediate block 2, and screw the two screws 3 into the
designated holes in the block 2.
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Use a pencil 8 to mark the outline of the shell 1 on the intermediate block 2.
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Remove the shell 1 and shape the intermediate block 2 and socket 5 set back from the outline traced
above.
The value of this gap must be equal to the thickness of the lamination applied in the next point
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Use the normal lamination method.
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Use a pencil to mark on the lower face of the socket the position of the two connection plate screws
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On the sides of the socket, drill 2 holes with at least Ø6, 11 mm from the lower edge of the socket,
following the axes previously marked in pencil on the lower face. Use of these holes is reserved for
assembling/dismantling the knee.
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Fitting the calf:
Designed to be fitted exclusively with the calf 1G21
Install the socket 5 and shell 1 on the knee.
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Secure the assembly using screws 3 and 7.
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Fit the tube.
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Thread the calf onto the prothesis, and press it against the shell.
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The front upper edge of the calf must be no more than 5 mm from the
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lower edge of the socket.
Determine the excess length of calf.
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Remove the calf and cut a horizontal section equal in thickness to the
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excess length (the recommended cut area is hatched in the diagram).
Glue the two parts back together, and shape the calf.
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Refit the calf on the prothesis, and then shape its upper part so that it is
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snug against the profile of the shell, and shape its lower part to connect it
to the shape of the foot.
7. DETECTING MALFUNCTIONS
If you observe abnormal behaviour or feel modifications in the device's properties, or if it undergoes a heavy impact, please consult your
orthopaedic prosthetist.
8. WARNINGS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, SIDE EFFECTS
A. Warnings
To avoid degrading the knee, do not use talc to eliminate friction noise, but a silicone spray instead. Talc causes deterioration of
the mechanical components, which can lead to a malfunction with a risk of the patient falling.
PROTEOR disclaims all liability if the knee is used with talc.
There is a risk of the knee joint trapping a finger or catching clothing. To prevent any risk of
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Thickness
minimum Ø6