Blue Diamond Panther TLS Assembly instructions

Panther TLS
Fitting Guide
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Fitting the Panther
The Panther Spinal Brace is an orthopedic back
brace that provides abdominal compression
while restricting motion and supporting spinal
alignment.
Its design is simple and elegant; simple because
of the method of setting the size and elegant
because of its space age materials; like the
mesh fabric that provides cool comfort, or the
light yet strong polymer frequently found in
aircraft.
Adjusting the Panther to t is a snap—add or
remove belt segments and adjust the string
length. It’s that easy!
Throughout this guide, the term “Build” refers to
the conguration of belts and belt segments.
When reviewing the Panther Build Chart the
Brace Illustration Column shows how each
assembled Build will look.
Note: The Panther is shipped assembled as Build
B. If the Size Chart indicates an alternative Build
is needed, please follow this guide to assemble
that Panther Build.

2
1
24
99
3
56
99
9
9
10 10
8
Panther TLS Build B
21
4
3
7
8
11
Panther TLS Components
Part Key Description Comments
1 Right Main Belt In any Build, the Main Belts are always the end components.
The right Main Belt attaches to the top of the left Main Belt.
2 Left Main Belt
3 Right 5” Segment Although it is 8” long, the 5” belt segment adds 5”
circumference to the Panther brace. A pair adds 10”.
4 Left 5” Segment
5 Right 10” Segment Although it is 13” long, the 10” belt segment adds 10”
circumference to the Panther brace. A pair adds 20”.
6 Left 10” Segment
7 TLS Back Assembly The adjustable TLS shell with lateral support ts any build.
8 Power Unit The MA=5 Power Unit includes pulleys, strings, & pull handles.
9 Velcro Gator Clip These are found on one end of each belt segment and on
each end of the Power Unit.
10 Pull Handles These allow the wearer to tighten the power unit strings.
11 Posterior Strut Adjustable height plate with adjustable shoulder straps.

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To create Panther Build, remove/attach belt segments
1. Place brace
padding down
2. Tack pull handles (10) on
edges of Power units (8)
Open gator clips (9).
3. Insert Main Belts (1) (2) or belt segments
(3) (4) (5) (6) into gator clips (9).
Close gator clips (9), pressing rmly.
4. Set lateral supports (7) and posterior
strut (11) to the appropriate build and
height. Then adjust shoulder straps.
(Use penny to tighten screws)
5. With brace still at and pull handles (10) on edges of power unit (8), extend belt fully.
Panther TLS Bulid Chart
Build Range Components Brace Illustraon
A 25” - 36” (8) Power Unit
(1&2) Main Belts
B 35” - 46”
(8) Power Unit
(1&2) Main Belts
(3&4) 5” Belt Segments
C 45” - 56”
(8) Power Unit
(1&2) Main Belts
(5&6) 10” Belt Segments
D 55” - 66”
(8) Power Unit
(1&2) Main Belts
(3&4) 5” Belt Segments
(5&6) 10” Belt Segments
Note: The Panther is pre-assembled in Build B.
To nd the correct build above, use pants hip size for women and waist size for men.
Note: Go up to the next Build if the size range is towards the upper limit of the Build range.

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8
Fitting the Panther
Panther Fitting Tips
Wrap Panther
around waist.
Center brace to
match back’s
curve.
6
Tighten all screws prior to completing patient tting.
7
Lay Right Main Belt
(1) end on top of Left
Main Belt (2) end.
Pull right and left pull
handles (10) tight and
tack them down in
the front.
Connect chest strap.
Adjust string lengths
Wind to shorten Unwind to lengthen Pull tight
String
Guide
To adjust string length, create slack, then snag string with ngernail and either wind or unwind it to
adjust the length.
• By overlapping Main Belt ends, brace circumference can be adjusted to t lower size
range of any build.
• For circumferences larger than 66”, attach additional belt segments. These will likely be
left over from previous Panther ttings.
• Right and left belt segments are normally used symmetrically, but you may choose to
make one side longer than the other.
• Right and left string lengths are normally adjusted symmetrically, but you may choose to
make them different lengths.
The patient should contact the prescribing physician if experiencing pain or swelling while
wearing this brace or if any part of this brace fails, the brace provider. After the Panther has
been tted, refer to the Instructions for Use for information on wearing and caring for the
Panther brace.
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