Otto Bock 17BK1 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 14

► Assembly, adjustment and maintenance operations may only be com­
pleted by qualified personnel.
► Observe the alignment, assembly and adjustment instructions.
CAUTION
Excessive strain due to use on more than one patient
Risk of injury and loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
► Use the product on only one patient.
► Observe the maintenance recommendations.
NOTICE
Thermal overloading of the orthosis joint
Damage to the bearing washers due to improper thermal treatment, loss of
orthosis joint movement
► Do not carry out any heat treatment.
► Check the function of the orthosis joint.
► Replace damaged bearing washers.
NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
► Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
► Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g. sand, dust).
► Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10 °C or above
+40 °C (e.g. sauna, excessive sunlight, drying on a radiator).
NOTICE
Contact with saltwater or water containing chlorine/soap, fresh
water or abrasive substances (e.g. sand)
Damage and premature product wear
► Following any contact with the substances identified above, promptly
clean the product in accordance with the section "Cleaning".
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