4 Safety
4.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
WARNING
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
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
WARNING
Use of damaged power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger
Risk of electric shock due to contact with exposed, live components.
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Do not open the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger.
Do not expose the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger to extreme loading
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conditions.
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Immediately replace damaged power supply units, adapter plugs or battery chargers.
CAUTION
Independent manipulation of the product
Injury due to malfunction and resulting unexpected prosthesis actions.
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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 product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised,
qualified Ottobock personnel.
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.
4.4 Information on Alignment/Adjustment
CAUTION
Operator errors during the adjustment process with the adjustment software
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour.
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