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1.5
Intended Use
WARNING
Danger due to Improper Use!
Any improper use and/or other use of the device can lead to dangerous
situations with significant personal injury and/or property damage.
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Only use treadmill for its intended use.
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Read and strictly adhere to all information in the operating instruc-
tions.
PPS Series treadmills for use in medicine are approved for the following applications:
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Endurance training
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Diagnostics and performance testing of patients in the laboratory (e.g. ergospirometry)
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Performance diagnostics of endurance
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Stress testing (e.g. exercise ECG)
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Gait training and gait analysis
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Exercise therapy/rehabilitation training (locomotion therapy)
1.5.1
Special User Groups
Special attention must apply to these user groups. Compared to treadmill exercise with healthy
people, the risk of injury is considerably higher with these users. Strict adherence to and compliance
with all safety instructions and operating information is the highest priority.
The patient may only use the treadmill under the supervision of a physician and/or therapist. The
training program must be medically prescribed and monitored.
1.5.2
Body Weight Support
For patients with an increased risk of falling, partial or complete body weight support through a
weight support system is to be considered.
WARNING
Risk of Injury Through Increased Risk of Falling!
Because of their illness or their physical/mental condition, certain users
have of an increased risk of falling.
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Use a fall protection system, support belt, or body weight support
system (partial or complete).
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The manufacturer is not liable for personal injury and/or property
damage which could have been prevented through the use of a fall
protection system, support belt, or body weight support system.
