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Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental conditions (see the table "Unallow
able environmental conditions" in this section).
If the product was exposed to unallowable environmental conditions, take suitable steps
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(e.g. cleaning, repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist workshop
etc.).
Allowable environmental conditions
Use
Temperature range: –10 °C – +45 °C
Transportation and storage
Temperature range: -20 °C – +60 °C
Relative humidity: ≤100%
Air pressure: 750 mbar
(1)
: elevation approx. 2500 m = min. aircraft cabin pressure
(2)
: sea level
Miscellaneous
Penetration of particles:
Particles of cosmetics
Unallowable environmental conditions
Not waterproof
Not corrosion-resistant
Penetration of particles
Dust, sand, highly hygroscopic particles (e.g. talcum)
Transportation and storage
Mechanical vibrations or impacts
3.5 Reuse and service life
CAUTION
Reuse on another patient
Fall due to loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
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Only use the product for a single patient.
CAUTION
Exceeding the service life
Fall due to change in or loss of functionality and damage to the product
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Ensure that the approved service life defined in this section is not exceeded.
This prosthetic component has been load tested by the manufacturer. Maximum service life is
2 years.
4 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Reaching into the area of the joint mechanism
Pinching of limbs (e.g. fingers) and the skin due to uncontrolled joint movement
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Do not reach into the joint mechanism during daily use.
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Close attention is required during assembly and adjustment tasks.
(1)
(2)
– 1013 mbar
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