Safety Instructions; Explanation Of Symbols; General Safety Instructions - Ottobock Avantgarde XXL 2 Gebrauchsanweisung

Safety instructions
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2 Safety instructions

2.1 Explanation of symbols

Warnings regarding possible risks of severe accident or injury.
WARNING
Warnings regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warnings regarding possible technical damage.
NOTE
Information regarding operation. Information for service personnel.
INFORMATION

2.2 General safety instructions

INFORMATION
Read the instructions for use before using the product. Familiarise yourself with the handling, functions
and use of the product before using it. You may compromise your safety if you do not observe these
instructions.
However, it is impossible to protect against and avoid all unforeseeable circumstances and situations.
WARNING
Serious injuries due to exceeding the service life.
• Using the product beyond the specified expected service life (see the section "Service life") leads to
increased residual risk and should only take place subject to the due diligence and deliberations of
qualified personnel.
• If the service life is reached, the user or a responsible attendant should contact the qualified per-
sonnel who fitted the product or the manufacturer's service (see inside rear cover or back page for
address). Here the user can obtain information about known risks and the current options for refur-
bishing the product.
CAUTION
Falling, tipping, collision with persons or nearby objects due to defects
• If any faults, defects or other hazards that can lead to personal injury are detected, the product must
be taken out of service immediately. This includes uncontrolled movements as well as sounds that
are unexpected or previously not noted or odours that deviate significantly from the state of the pro-
duct at the time of delivery.
• Please contact your authorised dealer.
Hazards when negotiating stairs/obstacles
WARNING
Risk of falling due to lack of assistance. Do not ascend or descend stairs without the assistance of
attendants. If equipment such as ramps or elevators are available, they should be used. If there is no
such equipment, two attendants are required to carry the wheelchair over the obstacle.
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