Otto Bock Axon-Bus Instructions For Use Manual page 32

NOTICE
Charging the Axon-Bus prosthetic system with an incorrect power supply/battery char­
ger
Damage to the Axon-Bus prosthetic system due to incorrect voltage, current or polarity.
Use only power supply units/battery chargers approved for the Axon-Bus prosthetic system
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by Ottobock (see instructions for use and catalogues).
NOTICE
Contact of the charging plug with magnetic data carriers
Wiping of the data carrier.
Do not place the charging plug on credit cards, diskettes, audio or video cassettes.
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INFORMATION
The Axon-Bus prosthetic system cannot be used as long as the charging plug is connected to
the charging receptacle. The Axon-Bus prosthetic system is deactivated for the duration of char­
ging.
4.7 Notes on Using an Elbow Joint (e.g.12K501 AxonArm Ergo, 12K500 AxonArm
Hybrid)
CAUTION
Risk of pinching in elbow joint flexion region
Injury due to pinching of body parts.
Ensure that fingers and other body parts are not in this area when bending the elbow joint.
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CAUTION
Manual unlocking of elbow lock under load
Injury by release of elbow lock under load.
Particular caution should be exercised when unlocking the elbow lock while lifting heavy
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loads.
Be careful when unlocking the lock under such conditions due to the possibility of injury.
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CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and moisture in the prosthetic arm
Injury due to unexpected behaviour of the Axon-Bus prosthetic system or malfunction.
Do not let foreign particles or liquids get into the prosthetic arm.
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Do not expose the prosthetic arm, especially the elbow joint, to dripping or splashing water.
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Wear the prosthetic arm and especially the elbow joint under suitably resistant clothing in
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the rain.
NOTICE
Coating, gluing or painting the prosthesis
Damage or fracture due to chemical processes.
The prosthesis must not be coated, glued or painted.
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