Safety; Explanation Of Warning Symbols; Structure Of The Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Otto Bock 17KO1 Series Instructions For Use Manual

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

WARNING
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 the event of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in the event 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
Non-observance of safety notices
Personal injury/damage to the product due to using the product in certain situations.
► Observe the safety notices and the stated precautions in this accompanying document.
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 51) and corresponding change in damping settings must be observed.
CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and moisture into components of the orthosis
> Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the orthosis as a result of malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
► Ensure that neither solid particles, foreign bodies nor liquids penetrate the orthosis components.
► The orthosis components are protected against splashed water from all directions.
► However, the orthosis components are not protected against submersion, jets of water and steam.
► If water has penetrated the components of the orthosis, remove the straps and pads if possible and allow the
components to dry.
► In case of a malfunction after drying, the orthosis must be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service
Centre.
► Always close the charging receptacle with the protective cap after disconnecting the charging cable.
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