Maintenance; Limitations On Use - Blatchford EchelonER Instrucciones De Uso

5 Maintenance

Maintenance must be carried out by competent personnel.
It is recommended that the following maintenance is carried out annually:
• Remove the foot shell and glide sock, check for damage or wear and replace if necessary.
• Clean and check moving parts for signs of damage due to ingress of debris.
• Check all screws for tightness (see Construction section), clean and reassemble as necessary.
• Visually check the heel and toe springs for signs of delamination or wear and replace if
necessary. Some surface damage may occur after a period of use, this does not affect the
function or strength of the foot.
The user should be advised:
Any changes in performance of this device must be reported to the practitioner.
Changes in performance may include:
• Increase in ankle stiffness
• Reduced ankle support (free movement)
• Any unusual noise
The practitioner must also be informed of any changes in body weight and/or activity level.
The user should be advised that a regular visual check of the foot is recommended, signs of wear
that may affect function should be reported to their service provider (e.g. significant wear or
excessive discoloration from long term exposure to UV).
Cleaning
Use a damp cloth and mild soap to clean outside surfaces, do not use aggressive cleansers.

6 Limitations on Use

Intended Life
A local risk assessment should be carried out based upon activity and usage.
Lifting Loads
User weight and activity is governed by the stated limits.
Load carrying by the user should be based on a local risk assessment.
Environment
This device is waterproof to a maximum depth of 1 meter.
Thoroughly rinse with fresh water after use in abrasive environments such as those that may
contain sand or grit, for example, to prevent wear or damage to moving parts.
Thoroughly rinse with fresh water after use in salt or chlorinated water.
Foot products must be adequately finished to prevent water ingress into the foot shell where
possible. If water enters the foot shell, the limb should be inverted and dried before further use.
It is recommended that only Blatchford products be
used in conjunction with the device.
Exclusively for use between -15 ˚C and 50 ˚C
(5 ˚F and 122 ˚F).
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