Battery care and charging
We have thoroughly tested the TASKA Batteries to make sure they are suitable for
safe use with your TASKA Hand.
Only use a TASKA charger and Power Switch to charge your
TASKA Batteries.
Use of any other type of charger could damage the battery, or shorten its life.
Any damage or impairment caused to a battery by use of chargers not approved by
TASKA is not covered by warranty.
Visit
taska
prosthetics.com
for a full list of requirements for batteries, chargers,
and power systems.
Battery charging
Your TASKA Battery will not lose capacity due to charge memory; regularly
recharging the battery when it is only partly discharged will not affect battery life.
Battery charging process
To charge the TASKA Battery:
1. Connect the charger to a wall socket for the Mains Charger, or a vehicle power
outlet for the Car Charger which does not exceed 12V.
2. Connect the magnetic tip of the charger’s lead to the charging point on the
Power Switch in your prosthetic socket.
3. The light on the charger will change from green to red to show that charging is
in progress.
4. When charging is complete, the light on the charger will return to green.
New batteries on a full charge will power at least 400 grip actions before grip strength
becomes weak. It takes four hours to fully charge the battery from an uncharged state.
Do not wear your TASKA Hand while charging the batteries.
Your TASKA Hand will not work while it is charging.
Battery care
If treated correctly, the TASKA Battery will offer excellent performance. Treating the
battery well means:
• charge the battery every night
• charge the battery before storing for long periods
• do not let the battery become completely flat
• replace the battery every 12 months.
Battery warnings
Do not expose the battery to naked flames or temperatures above 140°F (60°C).
Do not bend, pierce, or damage the case of the battery.
Do not change or short circuit the battery wires.
If your battery is leaking or you notice fluid on your socket contact your clinician
immediately for repair and cleaning.
Stop using your hand immediately if you notice that the battery is swollen or
unusually hot. Contact your clinician for a replacement battery.
Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
Appropriate Use Guidelines
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