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

► The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities.
These unusual activities include, for example, extreme sports (free climbing, paragliding,
etc.).
► Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
above all, ensures your personal safety!
If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall,
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etc.), then the product must be inspected for damage immediately by a prosthetist. If neces­
sary, the prosthetist will forward the product to an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
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 on system components
Falling due to damage or malfunction of the product.
In the interest of the user's own safety and in order to maintain the operational reliability and
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the validity of the warranty, the specified service intervals must be observed.
NOTICE
Improper product care
Damage to the product due to the use of incorrect cleaning agents.
Only clean the product with a damp cloth and mild soap (e.g. 453H10=1 Ottobock Der­
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maClean).
INFORMATION
When using exoprosthetic knee joints, servomotor, hydraulic, pneumatic or brake load depend­
ent control functions can cause movement noise. This kind of noise is normal and inevitable. It
generally does not cause any problems. If movement noise increases noticeably during the life­
cycle 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 product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► For safety reasons, take the product off before charging the battery.
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
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instructions for use and catalogues).
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