Information On Use - Otto Bock C-Leg 3C98-3 Instructions For Use Manual

CAUTION
Proximity to sources of strong magnetic or electrical interference (e.g. theft prevention
systems, metal detectors)
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product caused by interference with internal data
communication.
► Avoid remaining in the vicinity of visible or concealed theft prevention systems at the
entrance/exit of stores, metal detectors/body scanners for persons (e.g. in airports) or other
sources of strong magnetic and electrical interference (e.g. high-voltage lines, transmitters,
transformer stations, computer tomographs, magnetic resonance tomographs, etc.).
If this cannot be avoided, ensure at least that you are able to walk or stand steadily (e.g. by
using a handrail or the support of another person).
► When walking through theft prevention systems, body scanners or metal detectors, watch
for unexpected changes in the damping behaviour of the product.
CAUTION
Remaining in areas outside the allowable temperature range
Falling due to malfunction or the breakage of load-bearing product components.
► Avoid remaining in areas with temperatures outside of the permissible range (see Page 93).

4.7 Information on Use

CAUTION
Walking up stairs
Falling due to foot placed incorrectly on stair as a result of changed damping behaviour.
► Always use the handrail when walking up stairs and place most of the area of the sole of
your foot on the stair surface.
► Particular caution is required when carrying children up stairs.
CAUTION
Walking down stairs
Falling due to foot placed incorrectly on stair as a result of changed damping behaviour.
► Always use the handrail when walking down stairs and roll over the edge of the step with the
middle of the shoe.
Observe the warnings/error signals (see Page 89).
►
► If pulsating vibration signals start (overheating mode activated), stop walking down stairs
immediately and check whether stance phase control is active.
► Particular caution is required when carrying children down stairs.
CAUTION
Overheating of the hydraulic unit due to uninterrupted, increased activity (e.g. extended
walking downhill)
> Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of switching into overheating
mode.
> Burns due to touching overheated components.
► Be sure to pay attention to pulsating vibration signals. They indicate the risk of overheating.
► As soon as these pulsating vibrations begin, you have to reduce the activity level so the
hydraulic unit can cool down.
► Full activity may be resumed after the pulsating vibration signals stop.
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