Ottobock Meridium 1B1 Instrucciones De Uso página 40

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.
CAUTION
Failure to observe warning/error signals
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Observe the warning/error signals, the errors that appear on the remote control display (see
Page 68) and the corresponding change in damping settings.
CAUTION
Independent user manipulation of system components
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are
not permitted.
► 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
Mechanical stress on the product
> 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.
► Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
► Check the product for visible damage before each use.
CAUTION
Use of the product when battery charge level is too low
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping behaviour.
Check the current charge level before use and charge the prosthesis if required.
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► Note that the operating time of the product may be reduced at low ambient temperatures or
due to ageing of the battery.
CAUTION
Penetration of liquid into system components
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of malfunction.
► When the footshell is intact, the prosthesis is protected against splashed water from all dir­
ections. However, it is not protected against submersion, jets of water and steam.
► If water has penetrated into system components, have a prosthetist remove the footshell and
allow the components to dry. The prosthesis must then be sent to an authorised Ottobock
Service Centre for inspection.
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