Otto Bock C-Leg 3C98-3 Instructions For Use Manual page 19

In case of a malfunction after drying, the knee joint and tube adapter must be inspected by
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an authorised Ottobock Service Center.
The knee joint is not resistant to penetration from water jets or steam.
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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.
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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
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in order to maintain 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 lis­
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ted in the sections "Scope of delivery" (Scope of delivery) and "Accessories" (Accessories).
3.4 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 behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
Instruct the patient that the product must be taken off before it is charged.
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CAUTION
Charging the product with a damaged power supply / battery charger / charging cable /
charging adapter
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour caused by insufficient charging.
Check the power supply / battery charger / charging cable / charging adapter for damage
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before use.
Replace any damaged power supply / battery charger / charging cable / charging adapter.
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3.5 Information on Alignment/Adjustment
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable prosthetic components
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product or breakage of load-bearing components.
Use the product only in combination with components listed in the section "Combination
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possibilities" (Combination possibilities).
If the product is to be used in water, verify that each prosthetic component is waterproof.
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