Safety; Explanation Of Warning Symbols; Structure Of The Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Ottobock Genium X3 3B5-2 Instrucciones De Uso

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
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.

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:
> E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert
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the hazard.

4.3 General Safety Instructions

WARNING
Using the prosthesis while operating a vehicle
Accidents due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping beha­
viour.
► All users are required to observe their country's national and state driving laws when operat­
ing vehicles. For insurance purposes, drivers should have their driving ability examined and
approved by an authorised test centre.
Observe national legal regulations for retrofitting your vehicle in accordance with the type of
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fitting.
INFORMATION
The ability of prosthesis wearers to operate a vehicle is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Criteria include the type of fitting (amputation level, unilateral or bilateral, residual limb condi­
tions, prosthesis design) and the amputee's individual abilities.
WARNING
Use of damaged power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger
Risk of electric shock due to contact with exposed, live components.
► 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
conditions.
Immediately replace damaged power supply units, adapter plugs or battery chargers.
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CAUTION
Failure to observe warning/error signals
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► The warnings/error signals (see Page 87) and corresponding change in damping settings
must be observed.
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