General Safety Instructions - Otto Bock Kenevo 3C60 Instructions For Use Manual

Safety

4.3 General Safety Instructions

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 warning/error signals
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► The warnings/error signals (see Page 32) and corresponding change in damping settings must be observed.
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.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress on the product
> 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.
► Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
► Check the product for visible damage before each use.
CAUTION
Use of the product when battery charge level is too low
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping behaviour.
► Check the current charge level before use and charge the prosthesis if required.
► Note that the operating time of the product may be reduced at low ambient temperatures or due to ageing of
the battery.
CAUTION
Risk of pinching in the joint flexion area
Injuries due to pinching of body parts.
► Ensure that fingers and other body parts are not in this area when bending the joint.
CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and humidity into the product
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
► Ensure that neither solid particles, foreign objects nor liquids penetrate into the product.
► Do not expose the product to splashed water.
► In the rain, thick clothing should be worn over the product as a minimum.
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