Notes On Transportation; Notes On The Power Supply/Battery Charging - Ottobock C-Brace Gebrauchsanweisung

CAUTION
Independent manipulation of system components
This may lead to falling caused by:
► Malfunctioning of the orthosis.
► Breakage of load-bearing components.
→ The orthosis joint may only be opened and repaired by authorised Ottobock technicians.
→ For safety reasons, battery service may only be performed by Ottobock Service (batteries
may not be replaced by the user).

4.2.2 Notes on Transportation

CAUTION
Mechanical influences and/or strain during transportation
Falling or skin irritation may result, caused by:
► Malfunctioning of the orthosis.
► Breakage of load-bearing components.
Damage to the battery.
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► Hydraulic unit defects with associated leakage of liquid.
→ Always use the transport packaging for transportation.

4.2.3 Notes on the Power Supply/Battery Charging

CAUTION
Incorrect battery charging
This may lead to falling caused by:
Altered damping behaviour of the orthosis.
►
► Malfunctioning of the orthosis.
→ Observe the charging process instructions (see Page 42).
→ To charge the battery, only use battery chargers that have been approved by Ottobock.
CAUTION
Self-discharge of the battery when the orthosis is not used for extended periods of time
This may lead to falling caused by:
Altered damping behaviour after switching to empty battery mode, as a result of the supply
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of electricity to the orthosis electronics is no longer sufficient.
► When the orthosis is operating with insufficient battery charge level, it may switch to empty
battery mode. The damping behaviour (high/low) can be chosen by the CPO when program­
ming the settings.
→ We recommend recharging prior to each use (see Page 43).
CAUTION
Charging the orthosis without taking it off
This may lead to falling caused by:
► Altered damping behaviour of the orthosis. Swing phase will not initiate because the orthosis
does not function during charging.
► Walking and getting caught on the connected battery charger.
→ For safety reasons, remove the orthosis prior to charging it.
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