Flow chart:
Cover the hole on the inside of the socket with a small piece of paper and tape that is not
airpermeable (such as PVC tape). Cycle the pump until a vacuum of 508-847mbar (15-25 inHg)
is reached. Check if vacuum level is maintained when the pump is not being cycled.
Vacuum maintained:
Zone 2 and 3 are OK
Examine Zone 1 (socket and sleeve) for any
With T-Connector removed, attach the Vacuum Gauge directly to the Intake Valve (Fig. 2, item
I) and cycle the pump until 508-847 mbar (15-25 inHg) is reached. Check if vacuum level is
Vacuum maintained:
Zone 3 is OK
Problem is in the Socket Connector or in its
bonding with the socket. Examine for leaks or
damage.
Vacuum maintained:
Replace the Valves
4.5 Foam cover
Both Footshell Connection Caps 2C20 (slim) and 2C19 (normal) serve as a detachable connec-
tion between the foam cover and the footshell. They snap into the proximal brim of the footshell.
Please observe the following recommendations:
1. For mounting to the footshell the connection caps of the sizes 21-25 have to be cut along the
cutting mark (Fig. 8).
2. Cut the foam cover to length, allowing for distal compression about 0.4 in (10 mm) for tran-
stibial and about 1.6 in (40 mm) for transfemoral covers.
3. With the connection cap attached to the footshell, pull the foam cover over the prosthesis,
reassemble the foot and mark the outer contours of the connection cap.
4. Remove the connection cap and clean the foam cover with Isopropyl Alcohol 634A58.
5. Apply 636N9 Ottobock Contact Adhesive or 636W17 Plastic Adhesive to the distal end of
the foam cover and to the connection cap.
6. Allow the adhesive to dry (approx. 10 minutes) and cut out a space in the distal foam cover
with a grinding and milling machine to allow for precise fit for the upper part of the adapter.
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leaks
maintained when the pump is not being cycled.
Exchange Valves and check again
Replace the Functional Ring
Vacuum not maintained:
Problem exists in Zone 2 or Zone 3
Vacuum not maintained:
Problem exists in the Valves or
Functional Ring
Vacuum not maintained:
Problem exists in the Functional Ring