Information On The Power Supply/Battery Charging; Battery Charger Information - Otto Bock Genium 3B1-3 Instructions For Use Manual

CAUTION
Signs of wear and tear on the product components
Falling due to damage or malfunction of the product.
► Regular service inspections (maintenance) are mandatory in the interest of patient safety and in order to main­
tain operating reliability and protect the warranty.
CAUTION
Use of unapproved accessories
> Falling due to product malfunction as a result of reduced interference resistance.
> Interference of other electronic devices due to increased emissions.
► Use the product only in combination with the accessories, signal converters and cables listed in the sections
"Scope of delivery" (see Page 23) and "Accessories" (see Page 23).
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

WARNING
Storing/transporting the product near active implanted systems
Interference with active implantable systems (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, etc.) due to electromagnetic interfer­
ence of the product.
► When storing/transporting the product in the immediate vicinity of active implantable systems, ensure that the
minimum distances stipulated by the manufacturer of the implant are observed.
► Make sure to observe any operating conditions and safety instructions stipulated by the manufacturer of the
implant.
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