4.2 Structure of the safety instructions
CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instruc
tions. Consequences are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
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E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
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E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
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This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert
the hazard.
4.3 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Independent manipulations of the leg orthosis
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
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Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are
not permitted.
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The battery may only be handled by Ottobock authorised, qualified personnel (no replace
ment by the user).
The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised,
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qualified Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Danger when empty battery mode is activated
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
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Obtain instruction about the selected damping behaviour in empty battery mode.
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To configure "Empty Battery Mode Free", you must have the necessary muscular and cog
nitive abilities to control a freely moving knee joint without stance phase locking.
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You can switch back to basic mode from empty battery mode by charging the product.
Observe the error signals (see Page 63).
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CAUTION
Signs of wear on the product
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
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In the interest of the patient's safety and in order to maintain operating reliability, the product
should be serviced at regular intervals.
CAUTION
Failure to observe warning/error signals
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
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The warnings/error signals (see Page 63) and corresponding change in damping settings
must be observed.
4.4 Notes on transportation
CAUTION
Mechanical stress during transport
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Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as a result of a malfunction.
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