Otto Bock 8E38-7, Instructions For Use Manual

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3.1 Driving Vehicles
An upper limb amputee‘s ability to drive a vehicle is determined on a case-by-case basis. Factors
include the type of fitting (amputation level, unilateral or bilateral, residual limb conditions, design
of the prosthesis) and the amputee‘s abilities.
All persons are required to observe their country’s national and state driving laws when op-
erating vehicles. For insurance purposes, drivers should have their driving ability examined
and confirmed by an authorized test center.
For maximum safety and convenience, Ottobock recommends that the vehicle should be adapted
in a specialised garage (such as by installing a steering fork). It is imperative that the driver is able
to operate the vehicle without any risk with the System Electric Hand turned off. Driving with the
System Electric Hand switched ON may endanger other traffic participants should it malfunction.
Caution ! If the electric hand is equipped with a quick-disconnect wrist, the gripping must be
positioned prior to use in such a way that a slight turn cannot disconnect the hand from the
prosthesis!
3.2 Service Information
Since all moving parts are subject to some wear and tear, Ottobock recommends yearly service check-
ups by your prosthetist. During the service visit, the entire hand will be inspected and any necessary
adjustments or lubrication will be made. Furthermore wearing parts will be exchanged, if necessary.
This product may not be disposed of with regular domestic waste. Disposal that is not
in accordance with the regulations of your country may have a detrimental impact on
health and the environment. Please observe the information provided by the responsible
authorities in your country regarding return and collection processes.
4 Scope of Delivery
1 pc. 8E**=7 System Electric Hand Digital Twin
1 pce. Operating Manual 647H327
5 Description and Function
The 8E38=7, 8E39=7, 8E41=7 System Electric Hands are equipped with Digital Twin Control. The
Digital Twin Constrol system provides both digital control mode (dual site) and a double channel
control mode (single site) in the same terminal device. The desired control mode can be selected
by inserting or removing the 13E185 Function Plug. The Digital Twin Control is located within a
black housing
with two
white dials
. The hand‘s coaxial bushing or hand cable is marked with a
white ring
for identification purposes.
The digital mode (dual site) is controlled by two electrodes and the double channel mode (single
site) is controlled by only one electrode - either 13E200 or 13E202.
The System Electric Hand is delivered in digital mode (dual site) with the function plug inserted.
6 Switching the System Electric Hand ON and OFF
6.1 Size 7
The on / off button is activated with slight finger pressure on the prosthesis glove. A delay pre-
vents accidental activation. In order to activate the desired function, the button must be pressed
for approximately 1 second (Figure 11).