Notes On The Safety Modes - Otto Bock 1B1-2 Meridium Instructions For Use Manual

► Be sure to pay attention when pulsating vibration signals start. They indicate the risk of over­
heating.
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.
► When the product is in overheating mode, it does not make automatic adjustments to damp­
ing while walking on ramps or stairs. Special caution is therefore required, especially when
walking down stairs.
► 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 inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Improper mode switching
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that you stand securely during all switching processes.
► Verify the changed damping characteristics after switching and observe the feedback from
the acoustic signal emitter.
► Switch back to basic mode once the activities in MyMode have been completed.
► Take the weight off the product and correct the switching, if required.
CAUTION
Using prosthetic foot without footshell
Falling due to slipping when walking on smooth floor surfaces (tiles).
► Do not use the prosthetic foot without the accompanying footshell.
CAUTION
Using prosthetic foot with a damaged foot shell
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
► Do not use the prosthetic foot when the foot shell is damaged. Replace damaged foot shells
immediately, before using the product again.

4.8 Notes on the safety modes

CAUTION
Using the product in safety mode
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► The warnings/error signals (see Page 77) have to be observed.
CAUTION
Safety mode cannot be activated due to malfunction caused by water penetration or
mechanical damage
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Do not continue using the defective product.
► Contact your prosthetist immediately.
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