Instructions For Use (User) - Otto Bock 8E33 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
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above all, ensures your personal safety!
If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall,
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etc.), then the product must be inspected for damage immediately by an O&P professional.
If necessary, he or she will forward the product to an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress on the product
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product components.
Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
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Check the product for visible damage before each use.
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CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and humidity into the prosthetic components
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the prosthetic components.
Ensure that neither solid particles nor liquids can penetrate into the product or prosthetic
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components (e.g. the terminal device).
NOTICE
Improper care of the prosthesis system
Damage to the prosthesis system due to the use of incorrect cleaning agents.
Clean the prosthesis system with a damp cloth and mild soap only (e.g. 453H10=1
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Ottobock DermaClean).
CAUTION
Changing prosthetic components when switched on
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the prosthesis system.
Before changing prosthetic components (such as the terminal device), remove the
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rechargeable battery from the battery receptacle or switch off the prosthesis system.
4.6 Information on the Power Supply/Battery Charging
CAUTION
Charging the product with soiled or damaged contacts
Injury due to unexpected behaviour of the product caused by insufficient charging.
Make sure that the contacts are always clean and free of grease.
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Clean the electrical contacts of the charging plug and charging receptacle regularly using
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cotton swabs and a mild soap solution.
Take care to avoid damaging the contacts with pointed or sharp objects.
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NOTICE
Use of incorrect power supply unit/battery charger
Damage to product due to incorrect voltage, current or polarity.
Use only power supply units/battery chargers approved for this product by Ottobock (see
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instructions for use and catalogues).
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