10 | Ottobock
2 Application
2.1 Indications for use
The product may only be used as part of a prosthesis for the upper extremity (Michelangelo Hand
with Axon-Bus system).
2.2 Area of application
The product has been developed for use in everyday activities. It must not be used for activities
where it would be exposed to unallowable environmental conditions or strains (e.g. extreme
sports).
2.3 Environmental conditions
Allowable environmental conditions
Allowable operating temperature:
-10 °C to +60 °C (+14 °F to +140 °F)
Allowable storage temperature:
-20 °C to +40 °C (-4 °F to +104 °F)
Allowable transport temperature:
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Allowable relative humidity:
max. 80%
Cleaning agents: warm water and soap
Unallowable environmental conditions
Mechanical vibrations or impacts, touching of sharp-edged or pointed objects
Contact with acids, unallowable cleaning agents, abrasive media (e.g. sand), damp soil, dust, dirt, highly
staining materials (e.g. printing ink, new textiles), solvents (e.g. thinner, acetone, petrol), fire, embers and
unallowable heat (
> +60 °C / > +140 °F
)
2.4 Service Life
The product is a wear part, which means it is subject to natural wear and tear. The service life
diminishes or increases depending on the individual level of use. Only when the instructions for
use are observed it is possible to achieve the maximal service life, in dependence of the level of
use.
3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
NOTICE
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
3.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Contact with cold, heat, embers or fire
Injuries (e.g. burns) and damage to the product due to unallowable environmental conditions
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Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.
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Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental conditions (see the section "Envir
onmental conditions").
NOTICE
Unallowable combination of prosthetic components
Product damage due to malfunctions
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Only combine the product with prosthetic components that are approved according to the
section "Combination Possibilities".