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4.4 Using the heel stop
The heel stop supplied helps the patient to assume the
correct position for measurement. The heel stop is
attached to the measuring rod and supported against
the wall. Proceed as outlined below to fit the heel stop.
Preparing the heel stop You need the following mounting elements:
1. At the foot of the measuring rod, measure the di-
stance from the wall, the skirting board, the cable
duct etc.
2. Put the appropriate number of spacer washers rea-
dy (max 5 per screw):
– 1 spacer washer = 1.2 cm
– Every subsequent spacer washer: + 0.7 cm
– 5 spacer washers = 4.0 cm
3. Align the heel stop as shown in the adjacent illustra-
tion.
4. Put one plastic screw M5 x 40 in each of the bores
in the heel stop.
5. Put the appropriate number of spacer washers (in
this case: 2) on the screws.
6. Screw the spacer washers tightly to the heel stop
using a plastic nut.
2 x Plastic nut
M5
max 10 x
Spacer washer
2 x Plastic screw
M5 x 40
= ?cm