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4.3 General safety instructions
WARNING
Non-observance of safety notices
Personal injury/damage to the product due to using the product in certain situations.
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Observe the safety notices and the stated precautions in this accompanying document.
WARNING
Operating the product near medical devices critical for safety
Interference with life-sustaining medical devices (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, heart-lung
machine, etc.) due to electromagnetic interference of the product.
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When operating the product in the immediate vicinity of life-sustaining medical devices,
ensure that the minimum distances stipulated by the manufacturer are observed.
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Make sure to observe the operating conditions stipulated by the manufacturer and the safety
notices.
WARNING
Use of inappropriate components
Injury due to malfunction of the product.
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Operate the product only with components prescribed by the manufacturer. You can find the
list of components in the section "Combination possibilities".
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Operate the product only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. You can find
the list of components in the section "Scope of delivery and accessories".
WARNING
Changes or modifications to the product made independently
Injury due to faulty operation or malfunction of the product.
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Have any changes or modifications to the product carried out only by authorised, qualified
Ottobock personnel.
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The battery may only be handled by authorised, qualified Ottobock personnel (replacement
by the user is not permitted).
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The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised,
qualified Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and humidity into the product
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
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Ensure that neither solid particles nor liquids can penetrate into the product.
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Make sure that the plug connections are sealed with silicone grease.
CAUTION
Mechanical loads
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
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Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
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Check the product and its housing for visible damage (e.g. cracking or breakage). If the
product is damaged or does not function properly, contact your Ottobock Service Centre.
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Watch for loosened electrode domes.
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Secure the remote electrodes and cables on the inner socket using suitable material (such
as adhesive tape) to reduce cable movement.
