Information On The Power Supply/Battery Charging; Battery Charger Information - Otto Bock C-Leg 3C98-3 Instructions For Use Manual

Safety
INFORMATION
When using exoprosthetic knee joints, servomotor, hydraulic, pneumatic or brake load dependent control func­
tions can cause movement noise. This kind of noise is normal and unavoidable. It generally does not cause any
problems. If movement noise increases noticeably during the lifecycle of the knee joint, the knee joint should be
inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre immediately.

4.4 Information on the Power Supply/Battery Charging

CAUTION
Charging the product without taking it off
> Falling due to walking and getting caught on a connected battery charger.
> Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Instruct the patient that the product must be taken off before it is charged.
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).
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.

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.
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 76).
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 personnel.
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