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User Guide
User Guide -
Espire Elbow Classic Plus, Classic and Basic | 9
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Note: Possible technical damage.
Info: Basic information regarding this product.
Caution: Possible risk of accident or injury.
Warning: Possible risk of severe accident or injury.
Caution: Failure to follow the safety instructions below can lead to damage
or malfunction of the product. Follow the safety instructions and stated
precautions in this document.
Safety Instructions
Please ensure you are fully aware of all the safety instructions before leaving the clinic.
Info: Disposal
These products may not be disposed of with household waste in some
jurisdictions. Disposal that is not in accordance with the regulations of your
country may have a detrimental impact on health and the environment. Please
observe the information provided by the responsible authorities in your country
regarding return and collection processes.
Caution: Manipulation of system components
Independent changes and/or modifications to system components may lead to
faulty control or malfunction of the Espire Elbow, resulting in a risk of injury. No
modifications on your Espire Elbow except those described in this information
document are authorised. The Espire Elbow and damaged components may
only be opened or repaired by certified Steeper Group technicians.
Caution: Penetration of dirt and humidity
The penetration of dirt and humidity may lead to faulty control or malfunction of
the Espire Elbow and result in a risk of injury. Ensure that neither solid particles
nor liquids can penetrate the Espire Elbow.
Caution: Mechanical overloading
External mechanical influences or loads, such as impacts and vibration, can lead
to faulty control or malfunction of the Espire Elbow and result in a risk of injury.
The Espire Elbow should not be subjected to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
Caution: Thermal overloading
Extreme temperature conditions can lead to faulty control or malfunction of
the Espire Elbow and result in a risk of injury. Avoid areas outside the specified
operating temperature range. The operating temperature range must be
between 5°C and 40°C (41.0°F and 104.0°F).
Caution: Improper use
Any type of excessive strain, overload or improper use may lead to faulty control
or malfunction of the Espire Elbow, resulting in a risk of injury. The Espire Elbow
was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities.
These unusual activities include, for example, sports with excessive strain and/
or shocks to the wrist joint (pushups, downhill mountain biking, etc.) or extreme
sports (free climbing, paragliding, etc.). Do not use when swimming or in wet
environments. Careful handling of the prosthesis and its components not only
increases their service life but, above all, ensures your personal safety. Should
the prosthesis be subjected to unusual stresses (such as a fall), immediately
contact a qualified prosthetist and have the prosthesis inspected for any
damage.
Caution: holding objects
Do not exceed the maximum holding limit of 11kgs/25lbs.
Caution: Consequences of product deterioration
Wear and tear on system components can lead to malfunction of the Espire
Elbow, resulting in a risk of injury. Follow the specified service intervals. The
service life of this device is 2 years for device and parts and accessories.
Caution: Water and humidity
The electrical and mechanical systems of your Espire Elbow are
not
water-
resistant. You must prevent water from entering the Espire Elbow. Be careful not
to let water run over the top of the prosthetic glove and enter the Espire Elbow
as well as the terminal device. If water enters the inside of the prosthesis for any
reason, immediately switch off all components and stop using or charging them.
A qualified prosthetist must be contacted immediately to assess the device and
avoid further damage.
Caution: Risk of accident while operating a vehicle
An upper extremity amputee’s ability to drive a vehicle is determined on a case-
by-case basis. Factors include the type of fitting (amputation level, unilateral or
bilateral, residual limb conditions, design of the prosthesis) and the amputee’s
abilities. All persons 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.
For maximum safety and convenience, Steeper Group recommends that, at the
very least, a specialist evaluate the need for any adaptations to the vehicle. It is
indispensable to ensure that the driver can operate the vehicle without any risk
with the Espire Elbow turned off. Please check with your doctor or prosthetist
before attempting to operate a motor vehicle with this device, otherwise the
Espire Elbow is not approved for use whiling driving.
Caution: Risk of pinching where the elbow joint bends
Ensure that fingers and other body parts are not in this area when bending the elbow
joint.
