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6.3 Charging the battery
The following points must be observed when charging the battery:
•
The capacity of a fully charged battery is sufficient for one full day.
• We recommend charging the product every day when used on a daily basis.
• The battery should be charged for at least 3 hours prior to initial use.
6.3.1 757L20 battery charger and 757B2* EnergyPack
NOTICE
Deep discharge of the battery
Irreparable damage to the product and resulting loss of functionality in case of irregular and
incomplete charging of the battery.
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In case of long-term storage, fully charge the battery every 4 to 6 months.
1) Plug the charging station with power supply unit into the wall socket.
→ The green LED on the power supply unit and the green LED in the middle
of the LED row light up.
2) Insert one or two rechargeable batteries into the charging station.
3) The green LED for the respective charging socket lights up
and the char­
ging process starts.
4) When the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the green LED for the respec­
tive charging socket flashes .
5) Remove the rechargeable battery after the charging process is complete.
6.3.1.1 Display of the current charge level
When inserting/engaging the rechargeable battery in the prosthesis, a charge level indicator is
activated on the battery for a few seconds.
LED indicat­
or Event
Charge level above 50% (illuminated in green)
and Charge level below 50% (flashing alternating green and orange)
Charge level below 5% (illuminated in orange)
6.3.1.2 Troubleshooting
Charging socket LED for the
charging
socket
Event
Empty or or
Empty or
rechargeable bat­
tery inserted
The battery charger is defective
The battery charger and power supply must be inspected by
an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
The rechargeable battery is charging Rechargeable
battery inserted
The rechargeable battery is fully charged