Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual page 47

6.2 Connect battery charger to the product
6.3 Display of the current charge level
The current battery charge level can only be displayed by connecting the battery charger and
power supply to the product.
Battery char­
ger
Battery charge level less than 50%
Battery charge level over 50%
Battery is fully charged
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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
Foreign objects between the leg and frame structure
Pressure points on the leg due to foreign objects at the contact points between the leg and
frame structure.
► Smooth out wrinkles in the padding material and clothing.
► Check the leg for pressure points.
INFORMATION
Before each use, check the product for functional reliability and for possible wear or damage.
For an initial fitting, handling and use of the product needs to be learned.
Donning and doffing, sitting, standing, walking and especially walking backwards require prac­
tice.
1) Open the charging receptacle cover.
2) Connect the charging plug to the charging receptacle of the
product.
INFORMATION: Take note of the plug direction!
→ The correct connection of the battery charger to the product is
indicated by feedback (Status signals).
3) The charging process starts.
→ After approx. 6 hours, the product battery is fully charged and
the yellow LED on the battery charger turns off.
4) Disconnect the product after the charging process is complete.
→ This is followed by an electronics self-test which is confirmed by
feedback (Status signals).
5) Close the charging receptacle cover.
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