Battery Charger Information; Notes On Applying The Product - Otto Bock 17KO1 Series Instructions For Use Manual

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).

4.5 Battery charger information

NOTICE
Penetration of dirt and humidity into the product
Lack of proper charging functionality due to malfunction.
► Ensure that neither solid particles nor liquids can penetrate into the product.
NOTICE
Mechanical stress on the power supply/battery charger
Lack of proper charging functionality due to malfunction.
► Do not subject the power supply/battery charger to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
Check the power supply/battery charger for visible damage before each use.
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NOTICE
Operating the power supply unit/charger outside of the permissible temperature range
Lack of proper charging functionality due to malfunction.
► Only use the power supply unit/charger for charging within the allowable temperature range.
The section "Technical data" contains information on the allowable temperature range (see
Page 91).
NOTICE
Independent changes or modifications carried out to the battery charger
Lack of proper charging functionality due to malfunction.
Have any changes or modifications carried out only by Ottobock authorised, qualified per­
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sonnel.
INFORMATION
Depending on the battery charge level, the battery charger can warm up considerably during the
charging process. This is not a malfunction.

4.6 Notes on applying the product

CAUTION
Foreign objects between the leg and orthosis shells
Pressure points on the leg due to foreign objects at the contact points between the leg and
orthosis shells.
► Smooth out wrinkles in the padding material and clothing.
► Check the leg for pressure points.
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