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b. Operate Obi on a stationary, flat, hard, dry surface.
5.
Hygienic Requirements:
a.
Clean the Plate, Placemat and Spoons with dish soap and water or in a dishwasher (using a
detergent) before the first use, and after each subsequent use.
6.
Frequency of Use:
a. Obi is for intermittent use; to be operated continuously for an hour interval or less.
b. Between each meal, at least a one hour power off break is good practice. Significant power off
breaks help maximize the life of Obi.
7.
Contraindications:
Any diner with one or more following attributes should NOT eat with Obi:
a.
Dysphagia, unless Obi is indicated by an experienced physician or therapist and considered safe.
b.
Serious problems with chewing. In this case, Obi can be used if the food is prepared to an
appropriate consistency.
c.
Unable to operate any Accessibility Switch such as a Sip and Puff or Buddy Button.
d.
Users can not maintain a sufficiently upright position.
e.
Insufficient head control to receive and swallow food offered by Obi.
f.
Correct use of the device cannot be understood.
g.
Open mouth sores (e.g. cuts, ulcers, bleeding, recent oral surgery)
h.
Injured skin on an area of the body used to activate accessibility switches or that makes contact with
Obi.
