Information On The Power Supply/Battery Charging; Battery Charger Information - Otto Bock Genium Series Instructions For Use Manual

Safety
CAUTION
Mechanical stress during transport
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as a 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.
► Only use the transport packaging for transportation.
CAUTION
Signs of wear to the product components
Falling due to damage or malfunction of the product.
► In the interest of the patient's safety and in order to maintain operating reliability, the product must be ser­
viced at regular intervals.
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
Knee joint movement noise
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 indicate 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 unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► Instruct the patient that the product must be taken off before it is charged.
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.
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.
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