Battery Charger; Charging The Batteries - Otto Bock C2000 Instructions For Use Manual

8.9.4 Battery charger

NOTICE
Improper handling of the battery charger
Damage to the battery charger, damage to the battery due to user error
► Only use battery chargers from Ottobock, which have been verified and approved by the manufacturer for use
with the respective batteries (observe information on the battery charger).
► Ensure that the information on the battery charger nameplate matches the country-specific voltage of the
respective mains grid.
► Only use the battery charger within the specified temperature and humidity limits.
► Place the battery charger on a level surface.
► Protect the battery charger against direct sunlight when it is set up near a window.
► Avoid overheating of the battery charger.
► Switch the control device off during the charging process so that all of the charging current is fed into the bat­
tery.
► Avoid dust, dirt and moisture.
► Only clean the battery charger with a dry cloth.
The battery charger is designed for maintenance-free and low-maintenance batteries.
Please see the instructions for use supplied with the battery charger for further details on use and on the LED dis­
plays.

8.9.5 Charging the batteries

WARNING
Improper use of the battery charger
Risk of electric shock due to contact with live components
► Do not touch live electrical components. The battery charger and its cables are live when the charger is on.
► Do not remove any insulation or protective covers.
WARNING
Improper handling of battery chargers
Risk of injury due to negligence in supervision; damage to the battery charger
► Battery chargers may be used only by persons who have been instructed in their proper and safe use. The
user must have read and understood the corresponding instructions for use.
► Keep the battery charger out of reach of children.
► Children and persons with limited cognitive abilities may use battery chargers only under the supervision of a
responsible person with the relevant knowledge.
WARNING
Discharge of explosive gases during battery charging
Burns due to explosion after a user error
► Ensure sufficient ventilation in enclosed spaces.
► Do not smoke or light fires.
► Sparks must be avoided. Switch the battery charger off and disconnect the mains plug before you disconnect
the battery.
► Do not cover the ventilation slits in the case.
► Only use battery chargers which have been verified and approved by the manufacturer for use with the
respective batteries (observe information on the battery charger). Non-observance may result in explosion of
the battery, resulting in a health hazard.
WARNING
Insufficient ventilation of the battery charger while charging
Burns due to the battery charger overheating/catching fire
► Make sure the battery charger cannot overheat during the charging process.
► Ensure that the cooling fins/ventilation slots on the back of the device are not covered.
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