Notes On Applying The Product - Otto Bock C-Brace Gebrauchsanweisung

► Take note of noises or inconsistent damping behaviour.
► Walk 10 to 20 steps in order to activate the automatic bleeding process.
CAUTION
Air in the hydraulics
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
Flex the joint to the stop several times until the play is largely eliminated.
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► If the feeling of improper stance phase control remains after several attempts to bleed the
air, the product must be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
NOTICE
Use of incorrect power supply unit/battery charger
Damage to product due to incorrect voltage, current or polarity.
► Use only power supply units/battery chargers approved for this product by Ottobock (see
instructions for use and catalogues).

4.6 Notes on applying the product

CAUTION
Foreign objects between the leg and frame structure
Pressure points on the leg due to foreign objects at the contact points between the leg and
frame structure.
Smooth out wrinkles in the padding material.
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► Check the leg for pressure points.
CAUTION
Using the product without shoes
> Falling due to altered swing phase triggering behaviour caused by incorrect heel height.
> Falling due to slipping when walking on smooth floor surfaces caused by the lack of a shoe
profile on the foot component.
► Only use the product with suitable shoes and with shoes that have the heel height estab­
lished at the initial fitting.
CAUTION
Tying tall footwear (above the ankle)
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour caused by transmission of incorrect forefoot load
data to the electronics.
► By tying footwear too tight above the ankle, the spring element is bent even while it is not
under load, which can distort important sensor signals for the control unit.
► In case of footwear that extends above the ankle, ensure the laces are not tied to tight.
CAUTION
Incorrect fit of the frame structure
Falling/skin irritation due to insufficient support/hold by the frame structure.
► Take the frame structure off immediately and put it back on.
► Observe the instructions for applying and removing.
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