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CAUTION

Exceeding the service life

Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality and damage to the product

Ensure that the approved service life is not exceeded.

CAUTION

Use under restricted environmental conditions

Risk of injury due to damage to the product

Do not expose the product to restricted environmental conditions.

If the product has been exposed to restricted environmental conditions, check it for damage.

If damage is apparent or in case of doubt, do not continue using the product.

Take  suitable  measures  if  required  (e.g. cleaning,  repair,  replacement,  inspection  by  the  manufacturer  or  a
specialist workshop etc.).

CAUTION

Mechanical damage to the product

Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality

Use caution when working with the product.

If the product is damaged, check it for proper function and readiness for use.

In case of changes in or loss of functionality, do not continue using the product (see "Signs of changes in or
loss of functionality during use" in this section).

Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's customer service,
etc.).

CAUTION

Reaching into the area of the joint mechanism

Pinching of limbs (e.g. fingers) and the skin due to uncontrolled joint movement

Do not reach into the joint mechanism during daily use.

Close attention is required during assembly and adjustment tasks.

NOTICE

Mechanical overload

Impaired functionality due to mechanical damage

Check the product for damage prior to each use.

Do not use the product if its functionality has been impaired.

Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's customer service,
etc.).

Signs of changes in or loss of functionality during use

Reduced  spring  effect  (e.g. decreased  forefoot  resistance  or  changed  rollover  behaviour)  or  delamination  of  the
carbon spring are indications of loss of functionality. Unusual noises can indicate a loss of functionality.

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CAUTION

Malfunction of the prosthetic foot

Risk of injury due to unfamiliar response of the prosthetic foot

Turn the prosthetic foot off and contact your O&P professional.

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Use

1A1-2 Empower

Summary of Contents for 1A1-2 Empower

Page 1: ...Instructions for use user 2 1A1 2 Empower...

Page 2: ...2 Empower is an electronically controlled prosthetic foot with an actively driven ankle joint The prosthetic foot simulates the function of the calf musculature and Achilles tendon for the toe off at...

Page 3: ...uct in environments with high levels of electric magnetic power e g electricity generators transformers high performance radio trans mitters magnetic high performance transmitters 2 3 Service life Pro...

Page 4: ...of functionality during use in this section Take any necessary measures e g repair replacement inspection by the manufacturer s customer service etc CAUTION Reaching into the area of the joint mechani...

Page 5: ...he battery is fully charged the battery life during normal use is up to 8 h Ottobock recommends charging the battery daily Charging the battery before it is drained has a positive impact on its servic...

Page 6: ...every five seconds Indicates a battery fault Take the battery out of the battery charger and do not use it again Contact your O P professional LED to indicate the charging status on the battery charge...

Page 7: ...mbling Always use the handrail when walking on stairs Note the product specific information for walking on stairs Walking on stairs with the Empower should be practised The toe off provides support wh...

Page 8: ...The conformity assessment was drawn up by the manufacturer in accordance with Annex III of the directive The product meets the requirements of the RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU on the restriction of the...

Page 9: ...t Class II Electrical device Please note the instructions for use Polarity Humidity limits for storage transport Temperature limits for storage transport IP Ingress protection classification 9 1A1 2 E...

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Page 12: ...ck SE Co KGaA Max N der Stra e 15 37115 Duderstadt Germany T 49 5527 848 0 F 49 5527 848 3360 healthcare ottobock de www ottobock com This product and the use thereof may be covered by one or more of...

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