General Safety Instructions - Otto Bock E-MAG Active 17B203 Instructions For Use Manual

3.2 General safety instructions

CAUTION
Mechanical damage to the product
Injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality
► Use caution when working with the product.
► Check the product for proper function and readiness for use.
► In case of changes in or loss of functionality, discontinue use of the product and have it checked by author­
ised, qualified personnel.
CAUTION
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Patient injury, damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
► Do not expose the product to condensing ambient humidity or liquids.
► Do not expose the product to abrasive substances (e.g. sand, dust).
► Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10 °C (14 °F) or above +60 °C (140 °F) (e.g. sauna,
excessive sunlight, drying on a radiator).
CAUTION
Excessive strain on load-bearing components
Injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality
► Only use the product for the defined area of application.
► If the product has been exposed to extreme strain (e.g. due to falling), take any necessary measures
(e.g. repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's customer service, etc.).
CAUTION
Incorrect alignment, assembly or adjustment
Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality
► Assembly, adjustment and maintenance operations may only be completed by qualified personnel.
► Observe the alignment, assembly and adjustment instructions.
CAUTION
Improper handling
Risk of falling due to accidentally opening or engaging the lock
► Before placing weight on the orthosis, verify that the lock is in the desired position.
► Avoid accidentally opening or engaging the lock.
► Instruct the patient in the correct handling of the orthotic joints.
CAUTION
Knee not fully extended at heel strike
Risk of injury due to unlocked orthosis joint
► Fully extend the knee prior to heel strike.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to electromagnetic interference
Malfunctions may occur in the vicinity of high-voltage power lines, transmitters, transformers or other sources of
strong electromagnetic radiation (such as security systems for goods in department stores). This can cause the
patient to fall.
Avoid proximity to strong sources of magnetic and electric interference (e.g. transformer stations, transmitters).
CAUTION
Risk of falling due to improper operation of the service switches
The A and T service switches may only be adjusted by qualified personnel.
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