Notes On The Movement Patterns - Otto Bock 17KO1 Series Instructions For Use Manual

CAUTION
Overheating of the hydraulic unit due to uninterrupted, increased activity (e.g. extended
walking downhill)
> Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of switching into overheating
mode.
> Burns due to touching overheated components.
► Be sure to pay attention when pulsating vibration signals start (Warnings/error signals).
They indicate the risk of overheating.
As soon as these pulsating vibration signals begin, you have to reduce the activity level so
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the hydraulic unit can cool down.
► Full activity may be resumed after the pulsating vibration signals stop.
► If the activity level is not reduced in spite of the pulsating vibration signals, this could lead to
the hydraulic element overheating and, in extreme cases, cause damage to the product. In
this case, the product should be checked for damage by an O&P professional.
CAUTION
Overloading due to unusual activities
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities.
These unusual activities include, for example, extreme sports (free climbing, parachuting,
paragliding, etc.), sports activities that involve jumping, sudden movements or fast
sequences of steps (e.g. basketball, badminton, sporty riding).
► Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
above all, ensures your personal safety!
► If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall,
etc.), then the product must be inspected for damage immediately by an O&P professional.

4.9 Notes on the movement patterns

CAUTION
Improper use of the stance function
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
Make sure that you are standing safely when using the stance function and check the lock of
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the knee joint before placing your full weight on the orthosis.
► Make sure you have been instructed in the proper use of the stance function by an O&P pro­
fessional or therapist. Information on the stance function see Page 79.
CAUTION
Walking up stairs
> Falling due to foot being placed incorrectly on stair as a result of changed damping beha­
viour.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
► Always use the handrail when walking up stairs and place most of the sole of your foot on
the stair surface.
► Always step up with the less affected leg, followed by the leg with the product.
► If there is a connection to a foot component, support by bouncing with the product extended
while walking up stairs is not allowable and therefore has to be avoided.
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