Safety; Explanation Of Warning Symbols; Structure Of The Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Otto Bock C-Leg 3C98-3 Instructions For Use Manual

Safety

4 Safety

4.1 Explanation of Warning Symbols

Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
WARNING
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE

4.2 Structure of the safety instructions

CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instructions. Consequences
are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
> E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
► This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert the hazard.

4.3 General Safety Instructions

WARNING
Using the prosthesis while operating a vehicle
Accidents due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping behaviour.
► All users 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.
► Observe national legal regulations for retrofitting your vehicle in accordance with the type of fitting.
INFORMATION
The ability of prosthesis wearers to operate a vehicle is determined on a case-by-case basis. Criteria include the
type of fitting (amputation level, unilateral or bilateral, residual limb conditions, prosthesis design) and the
amputee's individual abilities.
WARNING
Use of damaged power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger
Risk of electric shock due to contact with exposed, live components.
► Do not open the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger.
► Do not expose the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger to extreme loading conditions.
► Immediately replace damaged power supply units, adapter plugs or battery chargers.
CAUTION
Failure to observe warnings/error signals
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Observe the warnings/error signals (see Page 74) and corresponding change in damping settings.
CAUTION
Independent user manipulation of system components
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are not permitted.
► The battery may only be handled by Ottobock authorised, qualified personnel (no replacement by the user).
► The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised, qualified
Ottobock personnel.
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