Information On Use - Ottobock C-Brace 17KO1 Serie Instrucciones De Uso

CAUTION
Remaining in areas outside the allowable temperature range
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Avoid remaining in areas with temperatures outside of the permissible range (see Page 89).

4.8 Information on Use

CAUTION
Improper mode switching
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that you stand securely during all switching processes.
► Verify the changed damping characteristics after switching and observe the feedback from
the acoustic signal emitter.
► Switch back to basic mode once the activities in MyMode have been completed.
► Take the weight off the product and correct the switching, if required.
CAUTION
Risk of pinching in the joint flexion area
> Injury due to pinching of body parts.
> Damage to garments due to pinching in the mechanism of the joint unit or medial support.
► Ensure that no body parts or garments are in this area when flexing the product.
CAUTION
Overheating of the hydraulic unit due to uninterrupted, increased activity (e.g. extended
walking downhill)
> Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of switching into overheating
mode.
> Burns due to touching overheated components.
► Be sure to pay attention when pulsating vibration signals start (Warnings/error signals).
They indicate the risk of overheating.
► As soon as these pulsating vibration signals begin, you have to reduce the activity level so
the hydraulic unit can cool down.
► Full activity may be resumed after the pulsating vibration signals stop.
► If the activity level is not reduced in spite of the pulsating vibration signals, this could lead to
the hydraulic element overheating and, in extreme cases, cause damage to the product. In
this case, the product has to be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre. The
O&P professional is your contact person.
CAUTION
Overloading due to unusual activities
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities.
These unusual activities include, for example, extreme sports (free climbing, parachuting,
paragliding, etc.), sports activities that involve jumping, sudden movements or fast
sequences of steps (e.g. basketball, badminton, sporty riding).
► Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
above all, ensures your personal safety!
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