Foreword; Product Description; Function - Otto Bock DISCOVERY TMAX Instructions For Use Manual

1 Foreword

INFORMATION
Date of the last update: 2014-03-06
► Please read this document carefully.
► Follow the safety instructions.
INFORMATION
► These instructions for use (user) can be viewed and downloaded from the homepage www.ottobock.com. It is
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► Please note that the instructions for use are revised regularly. The latest version can be viewed and down­
loaded on the respective product page at www.ottobock.com.
► For further questions about the instructions for use (user), please contact the qualified personnel who issued
the product to you.
You have purchased a high-quality product which can be put to versatile, daily use at home and outdoors.
Please read these instructions for use before you start using the product. Familiarise yourself with the handling,
functions and use of the product before using it. Observe all safety information and instructions in order to prevent
the possibility of injury. Store these instructions for use in a safe place for future reference.
Please note the following in particular:
• All users (including children and youths) must be instructed in the use of the product by qualified personnel or
by an attendant using these instructions for use.
• Attendants (persons who operate and push the product) must be instructed in the use of the product by quali­
fied personnel using these instructions for use.
• The product has been adapted to the needs of the user. Further changes may be made only by qualified per­
sonnel. We recommend checking the product settings regularly in order to assure an optimum fit over the long
term. For growing children and youths in particular, fitting should be performed every six months.
• If you have any questions or cannot solve a problem, despite reading these instructions for use, please contact
the qualified personnel who fitted the product or the manufacturer's service department (please see inside
back cover or back cover for addresses).
• The product may only be combined with the options listed here. The manufacturer assumes no liability for com­
binations with third-party medical devices and/or accessories not included in the modular system. Please also
observe the information in the section "Liability".
• Service and repairs to the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel. If you have any problems,
please contact your specialist dealer. This ensures that any necessary repairs will be made exclusively with
Ottobock spare parts.
• Ottobock assumes no liability for combinations with seating systems that have not been approved by Ottobock
(see section "Liability").
• Your product may differ from the models shown. In particular, not all the options described in these instruc­
tions for use will be installed on your product.
• The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes to the model described in these instructions for
use.

2 Product Description

2.1 Function

tmax
The discovery is intended exclusively for the adaptation of orthopaedic seating systems (e.g. seating shells) for
people who are unable to walk or have walking impediments. It can be operated either by the user or by an attend­
ant.
tmax
The discovery can be used indoors and outdoors. In order to provide an optimised, individual fitting, it is
adjustable and/or adaptable.
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