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2 Intended use

2.1 Area of application

The product was developed for everyday use. In order to prevent injury or damage to the product, do not use it
for sports or other high impact activities, i.e. jumping from a ladder.

2.2 Environmental conditions

Water:

The prosthetic foot is protected against splash water (e.g. stepping into a shal­
low puddle or walking in the rain).

Do not submerge. Submersion can cause permanent damage.

If water penetration is suspected, turn the prosthetic foot off and allow it to
dry completely before turning it on again.

The battery and charger are not protected against water.

Relative humidity:

10% to 90%, non-condensing

Sand/dust:

No contact with sand or dust. Sand and dust can get into the joint and damage
the mechanics. Protect the product against sand and dust in situations where it
may be exposed: walking on the beach, working on a building site, etc. .

Temperature:

Operation: 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)
Charging: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Storage: -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F)

Impacts/vibrations:

Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.

Electric/magnetic power:

Do  not  use  the  product  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

Prosthetic foot

Expected lifetime given compliance with maintenance intervals: 

6 years

Battery

The manufacturer has determined a maximal service life of one year for the product.

Footshell, protective sock

The product is a wear part, which means it is subject to normal wear and tear.

3 Safety

3.1 Explanation of warning symbols

WARNING

Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.

CAUTION

Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.

NOTICE

Warning regarding possible technical damage.

3.2 General safety instructions

WARNING

Operation of motor vehicles

Risk of accidents due to restricted body function

Observe the applicable legal and insurance regulations for the operation of motor vehicles and have your driv­
ing ability examined and certified by an authorised agency.

CAUTION

Unintentional activation of the relief function

Faulty operation of appliances/machines due to unintentional lowering of the prosthetic foot

Turn the prosthetic foot off and bring it into a neutral position prior to operating control elements (e.g. vehicle
pedals) in a sitting position.

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1A1-2 Empower

Intended use

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