Ottobock 1C51 Taleo Vertical Shock Instructions D'utilisation page 23

5.4 Optional: Installing the foam cover
The foam cover sits between the prosthetic socket and prosthetic foot. It is cut longer in order to
compensate for the movements of the prosthetic foot and prosthetic knee joint. During flexion of
the prosthetic knee joint, the foam cover undergoes posterior compression and anterior elonga­
tion. The foam cover should be stretched as little as possible in order to increase its service life.
There is a connecting element (such as a connection plate, connection cap or connection cover)
on the prosthetic foot.
Required materials: Degreasing cleaner (e.g. 634A58 isopropyl alcohol), 636N9 contact
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adhesive or 636W17 plastic adhesive, 4Y383 foam cover connection set
1) INFORMATION: Add as little length as possible so the functional ring can be com­
pressed.
Measure the length of the foam cover on the prosthesis and add the length allowance.
TT prostheses: Distal allowance for movement of the prosthetic foot.
TF prostheses: Allowance proximal of the knee rotation point for flexion of the prosthetic knee
joint and distal allowance for movement of the prosthetic foot.
2) Cut the pre-shaped foam cover to length and fit it in the proximal area on the prosthetic sock­
et.
3) Pull the pre-shaped foam cover over the prosthesis.
4) Set the connection cover onto the footshell. The connection cover engages in the edge of the
footshell. The connection cover must be cut into for sizes 22 through 25.
5) Install the prosthetic foot on the prosthesis.
6) Mark the outer contours of the connection cover on the distal face of the foam cover.
7) Detach the prosthetic foot and remove the connection cover.
8) Clean the connection cover using a degreasing cleaner.
9) Glue the connection cover onto the distal face of the pre-shaped foam cover according to the
marked outer contour.
10) Let the glue dry (approx. 10 minutes).
11) Install the prosthetic foot and adapt the exterior cosmetic shape. Take into account compres­
sion caused by cosmetic stockings or SuperSkin.
12) Install the foam cover connection set.
6 Cleaning
6.1 Cleaning the prosthetic foot
Allowable cleaning agent: pH neutral soap (e.g. 453H10 Derma Clean)
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1) NOTICE! To avoid product damage, only use the allowable cleaning agents.
Clean the product with clear fresh water and a pH neutral soap.
2) If present: Remove dirt from water drainage contours using a toothpick and rinse.
3) Rinse the soap away with clear fresh water. In doing so, rinse the footshell until all dirt has
been removed.
4) Dry the product with a soft cloth.
5) Allow to air dry in order to remove residual moisture.
6.2 Flushing the vacuum pump (Harmony only)
CAUTION
Improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs
Clean the product regularly.
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