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In the interest of the user's own safety and in order to maintain the operational reliability and
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.
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Only clean the product with a damp cloth and mild soap (e.g. 453H10=1 Ottobock Der
maClean).
INFORMATION
Knee joint movement noise
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 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 O&P professional immedi
ately.
4.4 Information on the Power Supply/Battery Charging
CAUTION
Charging the prosthesis without taking it off
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping behaviour.
For safety reasons, take the prosthesis off before charging the battery.
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NOTICE
Use of incorrect power supply unit/battery charger
Damage to product due to incorrect voltage, current or polarity.
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Use only power supply units/battery chargers approved for this product by Ottobock (see
instructions for use and catalogues).
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.
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Replace any damaged power supply unit, charger or charger cable.
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 electro
magnetic interference of the product.
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When storing/transporting the product in the immediate vicinity of active implantable sys
tems, ensure that the minimum distances stipulated by the manufacturer of the implant are
observed.
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Make sure to observe any operating conditions and safety instructions stipulated by the man
ufacturer of the implant.
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