BTK-InfoSheet - Leftside Industries, Inc.
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1. SSS SS v5 fabtech systems Bartlett Tendon Universal Knee System Military Strong The BTK meets and exceeds military requirements Ask about our Trial Progam Industry standard Light weight 4 hole pattern with carbon fiber Stainless steel inserts _ upper tendon added for strength j mounts can be on the too positioned and bottom according to user needs Newest BTK ait7oil Rock Shox unit The Bartlett Knee is perfect for anybody for just about any activity The BTK knee is you want to do Designed by professional downhill mountain biker manufactured utilizing super Brian Bartlett this knee has years of proven performance light weight CNC machined in the most demanding and extreme applications 6061 T aircraft aluminum stainless steel and aircraft The Most Natural and Adaptable Knee Available grade sealed bearings The BTK is unlike any knee addressing amputee sports and Easily adjust rehabilitation activities settings By incorporating a unique and creative design the BTK mimics Natural Feel the smooth fluid function of a natural knee The BTK is the only knee that integrates the useof This action is accomplished by the combination of the entice soft andhard newest generation BTK air oil Rock Shox unit and a patented enaon system i i O EA WTE multi durometer elastic tendon configuration newest air oil shock een a This technology works together to provide a muscle d2. he tendons e Removable tendon connector kit construction are incredibly strong and provide smooth life like function when combined with the air oil shock e One set soft tendons e One set hard tendons Recommended Applications for Hard Tendons Incinuctional Video snd User anual Downhill mountain biking motocross snowmobiling alpine skiing tele skiing snowboarding tow in surfing 7 Warranty alpine ski jumping etc The Bartlett Tendon Knee System is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under ordinary use for up to one year from date of pur chase and must be accompanied by the original receipt Note Io be used in sports such as teleskiing the user can ride the tension moment in the knee during harder impacts not to be so dynamic but more to feel a bounce sensation Mixing the Tendons Warranty applies to the original owner and is not transferable to subsequent parties Warranty is void if the unit has been subjected to improper maintenance alteration improper repair and or modification Leftside Industries Inc and Fabtech Systems LLC reserve the right to refuse warranty based on determination of defects caused by any other factor than manufacturer error Some users may want to mix the tendons to fine tune the knee to the activity they are doing By utilizing one hard tendon and one soft tendon at the same time a more dynamic feel may be accomplished while still being able to ab
3. imb AK with a field amputation with little leverage over the knee the adjustment for road biking is Opsi in the shock chamber with the rebound red dial fast and the compression blue lever at a minimum setting while using two soft tendons When downhill mountain biking the user runs with 10psi in the shock chamber and the compression at middle setting rebound set to fast and one hard tendon on the medial side and one soft tendon on the lateral side When snowboarding or wake boarding the user adjusts the shock at minimal settings while using soft tendons Since users are not the same shape and size the adjustments may not be the same but they give you an idea of settings and configurations General Information About Tendons and Applications Soft Tendons Soft tendons are designed to provide light resistance during oush off yet not work against the user in the activity they are performing In some cases especially in rehabilitation applications the user may only use one soft tendon just to help aid in rebuilding muscle A good example is a seated row machine When diving or snorkeling the shock unit is removed and only one soft tendon is necessary to aid in kicking and swimming motions Continued next page Phone 800 FABTECH Fax 425 349 9559 Bartlett Tendon Universal Knee System B fabtech systems Tendon info continued Recommended Applications for Hard Tendons Road biking XC mountain bike velodr
4. is type a Fabtech Exclusive The BTK is more than an oversized coil spring and simple shock design commonly seen when shopping for a high activity sports only knee Large coil spring designs generate harsh jerky mechanical performance and have many application limitations because the 3 ail simple design Inventor and professional me BIK overcomes harsh function by Jowan Aion Ge incorporating highly tunable state of the art Brian Bartlett air oil shock and multi durometer elastic tendons This unique design smooths out the knee action as it bends and extends through its cycle Unlike mechanical steel springs that rely on compression to release its stored snappy energy the BTK s tendons smoothly stretch and pull back this isotonic resistance can be tuned by switching the tendons in different configurations in combination with adjusting the shock settings and pressure More Than Extreme Sports The BTK is more than an extreme sports knee Even though it is built to military spec and can handle incredible abuse the BTK can also be used for activities ranging from aggressive downhill skiing bike riding with the kids to rehabilitation activities and anything in between What could you do with a BTK Knee Specs The BTK knee Is 9 5 tall utilizes an industry standard 4 hole pattern with stainless steel inserts added for strength on the top and bottom The upper carbon tendon connector
5. ome cycling recreational bike riding crewing roller blading and roller skating XC skiing snowboarding wake boarding stand up sit down jet skiing water skiing soccer cricket badminton tennis roller derby hockey figure skating base jumping stand up surf paddle etc Note To be used in sports like tennis and the knee has to be fitted with the correct foot and ankle running set up and may zA a only use one soft tendon to give resistance in the Lunge So ee S T movement Combining tendon and shock settings gives the user control resulting in higher more natural performance from the most demanding sports to day to day use Hard Tendons Hard tendons are designed to be used for a person that is Knee Kit Contents heavier in weight or is participating in more aggressive hard impact sports In these applications the user is going to The Bartlett Tendon Knee comes with everything you will need to get manipulate the hard tendon to push against The hard tendon up and start being active provides a natural feel of just riding the knee while it delivers the si e Fabtech Systems complete One Minute Composite support and tension to pull out of a crouched position Adhesive system e Two On the Spot carbon upper tendon connectors e Tendon connector placement template e BTK air oil Rock Shox unit e Rock Shox air pump e Adjustable 30mm lower tendon retainer The proprietary urethane compounds used in t
6. riven market This muscle driven System that delivers smooth consistent energy return and combination increases unique user feedback feedback and gives the user a unique natural smooth action feel that arias ee ee a Features amp Benefits other knees Ji inners e Mimics natural muscle function are anodized to e Adjustable tendon durometers military Spec Mil A 8625 Type 3 e Adjustable extension stops Class 2 that gives the knee e Adjustable dampening and rebound unit incredible The lower aluminum tendon id strength and retainer is designed to slide 350lbs K4 activity durability along the 30mm or 34mm o Use in any environment pylon thus adding more adjustability with the tension in e Light and strong the tendons on e Military approved The Bartlett Tendon Universal Knee BTK is a uniquely designed e We offer a Trial Program and patented prosthetic knee system that performs in the widest range of environments from the highest activity sports to low activity patient rehabilitation 1 www fabtechsystems com 2012 Fabtech Systems LLC All Rights Reserved Phone 800 FABTECH Fax 425 349 9559 Bartlett Tendon Universal Knee System v5 fabtech systems Technical Data fi Measurements 1 Uppermost top base to bottom of knee 9 5 2 Center axis to bottom of knee 8 375 Weight 1 8lbs Photo Adnamair guarantee you will be ama
7. s supplied with the knee kit are designed to attach to an existing composite socket using Fabtech Systems Composite One adhesive The mounts can be attached in less than one minute Removable tendon connector kit included Military grade technology The lower aluminum tendon retainer is designed to slide along the 30mm or 34mm pylon thus adding more adjustability with the tension in the tendons 3 www fabtechsystems com 2012 Fabtech Systems LLC All Rights Reserved Bartlett Tendon Universal Knee System All aluminum parts are anodized to military spec Mil A 8625 Type 3 Class 2 The result is an astoundingly strong device that is very light at 1 8lbs All parts are machined out of 6061T aircraft aluminum with the exception of the shaft pins and bolts that are machined out of stainless steel We not only do this for strength but also to make the unit withstand any environments ie salt water sand snow mud etc Shock Specs The BTK Rock Shox shock supplied with the knee unit is hard anodized and has an air oil capability from opsi to 275psi The shock has been tested at 330psi which can handle close to a 600lb compressive hit The knee shock unit is highly adjustable simply adjust it to the weight and residual limb leverage of the user and sport you are using it for at that time The integrated BTK Rock Shox assures readily available parts and service Example of Shock Settings A short l
8. sorb a harder impact We tend to like the harder tendon placed on the Medial side of the socket if a user is running a mixed set The reason being that users tell us the residual limb feels a bit stronger in the All shipping costs associated with returning the product to socket on the Medial side However we recommend users and Fabtech Systems LLC or Leftside Industries Inc will be the their prosthetist try different configurations responsibility of the party making the warranty claim Phone 800 FABTECH Fax 425 349 9559 2012 Fabtech Systems LLC All Rights Reserved www fabtechsystems com 4
9. zed at what you can do with this knee Weight Limit The BTK knee can and will allow you to take your sport to the next 350lbs level This unique knee will actually allow you to not only stand up out of the saddle and take in drops and jumps but will also allow you to stand up and sprint Satisfied Customer Glenn UK Adjust shock pressure with included shock pump Compatible Sports and Rehabilitation Fabtech PLUSeries Winter Sports Summer Sports Composite 1 adhesive included e Snowboarding e Mountain biking e Alpine skiing e Road cycling e Telemark skiing e Skate boarding e Cross country skiing e Inline skating e Ice skating Moto Sports e Snow kiting e Moto cross mater ePerts Trail riding e Water skiing e Snowmobile e Wakeboarding Rehabilitation e Wind surfing Kite boarding eae op e Promote general fitness The proprietary e Scuba diving l l e Increase active qualtiy urethane compounds Swimming All aluminum parts used in the tendons time with family are anodized to ree E Sung military Spec incredibly strong and provide smooth life like function when com bined with the air oil shock L5828 L5845 L5848 L5850 L5930 L5950 and L5999 Manufacturer Suggested L Codes Phone 800 FABTECH Fax 425 349 9559 2012 Fabtech Systems LLC All Rights Reserved www fabtechsystems com 2 v5 fabtech systems The Bartlett Tendon Knee BTK Difference The first and only knee of th
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