Information On The Power Supply/Battery Charging - Otto Bock 17KO1 Series Instructions For Use Manual

CAUTION
Use of the product when battery charge level is too low
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Check the current charge level before use and charge the product if required.
► Note that the operating time of the product may be reduced at low ambient temperatures or
due to ageing of the battery.
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
Signs of wear to the product components
Falling due to damage or malfunction of the product.
► In the interest of your own safety and in order to maintain operating reliability and protect the
warranty, the service intervals must be observed.
NOTICE
Improper product care
Damage to the product due to the use of incorrect cleaning agents.
► Clean the product with a damp cloth only (fresh water).
INFORMATION
Orthosis knee joint movement noises
When using orthotic joints, servomotor, hydraulic, pneumatic or brake load dependent control
functions can cause movement noises. This kind of noise is normal and unavoidable. It generally
does not indicate any problems. If movement noise increases noticeably during the lifecycle of
the orthosis, the orthosis should be inspected by an O&P professional immediately.

4.4 Information on the Power Supply/Battery Charging

CAUTION
Charging the product with damaged power supply unit/charger/charger cable
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product caused by insufficient charging.
► Check the power supply unit, charger and charger cable for damage before use.
Replace any damaged power supply unit, charger or charger cable.
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CAUTION
Charging while wearing the product
> Falling due to walking and getting caught on the connected battery charger.
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► Only charge the product in a sitting position while wearing it.
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