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4.3 General Safety Instructions
WARNING
Using the prosthesis while operating a vehicle
Accidents due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping beha
viour.
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All users are required to observe their country’s national and state driving laws when
operating vehicles. For insurance purposes, drivers should have their driving ability
examined and approved by an authorised test centre.
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Observe national legal regulations for retrofitting your vehicle in accordance with the
type of fitting.
INFORMATION
The ability of prosthesis wearers to operate a vehicle is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Criteria include the type of fitting (amputation level, unilateral or bilateral, residual limb condi
tions, prosthesis design) and the amputee’s individual abilities.
WARNING
Use of damaged power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger
Risk of electric shock due to contact with exposed, live components.
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Do not open the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger.
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Do not expose the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger to extreme loading
conditions.
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Immediately replace damaged power supply units, adapter plugs or battery chargers.
CAUTION
Failure to observe warning/error signals
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
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Observe the warning/error signals, the errors that appear on the remote control display
(see Page 67) and the corresponding change in damping settings.
CAUTION
Independent user manipulation of system components
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
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Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use
are not permitted.
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The battery may only be handled by Ottobock authorised, qualified personnel (no
replacement by the user).
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The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by author
ised, qualified Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress on the product
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Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
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Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
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Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
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Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
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Check the product for visible damage before each use.