Otto Bock 4R72-32 Instructions For Use Manual page 7

Allowable environmental conditions
Chemicals/liquids: fresh water, salt water, perspiration, urine,
soapsuds, chlorine water
Moisture: Submersion: max. 1 h in 3 m depth, relative humidity: no
restrictions
Solids: Dust, occasional contact with sand
Clean the product after contact with humidity/chemic­
als/solids, in order to avoid increased wear and damage (see
Page 9).
Unallowable environmental conditions
Solids: Highly hygroscopic particles (e.g. talcum), continuous con­
tact with sand
Chemicals/liquids: Acids, continuous use in liquid media
Storage and transport
Temperature range –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F), relative
humidity 20 % to 90 %, no mechanical vibrations or impacts
2.4 Service life
In general, all modular adapters are tested by the manufacturer for
3 million load cycles. Depending on the user's activity level, this cor­
responds to a maximum service life of 5 years.
3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or
CAUTION
injury.
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
3.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Unallowable combination of prosthetic components
Risk of injury due to breakage or deformation of the product
► Only combine the product with prosthetic components that are
approved for that purpose.
► Based on the instructions for use of the prosthetic components,
verify that they may be combined with each other.
CAUTION
Excessive strain on the product
Risk of injury due to breakage of load-bearing components
► Use the product according to the specified area of application
(see Page 6).
CAUTION
Exceeding the service life
Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality and damage to
the product
► Ensure that the approved service life is not exceeded.
CAUTION
Mechanical damage to the product
Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality
► Use caution when working with the product.
► If the product is damaged, check it for proper function and readi­
ness for use.
► In case of changes in or loss of functionality, do not continue
using the product (see "Signs of changes in or loss of functional­
ity during use" in this section).
► Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspec­
tion by the manufacturer's customer service, etc.).
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