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Charging the battery

1) 

If the prosthetic foot is on: 

Turn the prosthetic foot off (see page 5).

2)  Flip up the lever on the battery and take the battery off the prosthetic foot.
3)  Insert the battery into the battery charger.

The  LED  to  indicate  the  charge  level  slowly  flashes  green: 

The  battery  is  being

charged.

The  LED  to  indicate  the  charge  level  quickly  flashes  red: 

An  error  has  occurred.

Take the battery out of the battery charger and check for the error (see page 6).

The LED no longer flashes: 

The charging process is complete. Take the battery out of

the battery charger. Disconnect the battery charger plug from the outlet when the bat­
tery charger is no longer needed.

4.2.1 Troubleshooting

The  measures  in  this  section  help  with  systematic  troubleshooting  and  error  correction.  They  are  carried  out  if
errors occur in the battery or battery charger.

Problem

Solution

The  battery  or  battery  charger
rattles when it is shaken

There may be loose parts inside due to product damage.

Do not use a possibly damaged product!

Contact your O&P professional.

LED  to  indicate  the  charging
status  on  the  battery  charger
quickly flashes red

Remove  the  battery,  disconnect  the  battery  charger  from  the  mains  net­
work, plug the battery charger back into the mains network and reinsert the
battery. If the fast red flashing continues, contact your O&P professional.

LED  to  indicate  the  charging
status  on  the  battery  charger
flashes  red,  three  times  every
five seconds

Indicates a battery fault. Take the battery out of the battery charger and do
not use it again.

Contact your O&P professional.

LED  to  indicate  the  charging
status  on  the  battery  charger
flashes  red,  five  times  every  five
seconds

Indicates that the permissible temperature has been exceeded. Make sure
the ventilation slots of the battery charger are not blocked and that the bat­
tery charger is in a cool location. Disconnect the battery charger from the
mains network and allow it to cool before using it again.

No  LEDs  are  lit  on  the  battery
charger

The battery charger is not connected to the mains network

Check whether the power supply is connected to the battery charger and
the outlet is supplied with power.

Batteries are not being charged

Check whether the battery charger is connected to the mains network.

Check whether the battery is properly inserted and is at the correct operat­
ing temperature.

Try the second slot on the battery charger.

If the error could not be corrected, contact your O&P professional.

4.3 Information on using the battery

INFORMATION

Lithium-ion batteries

The product is powered by a lithium-ion battery. Special requirements apply for this battery type.

Travel: 

Before a trip, check the requirements of public authorities and transport companies (such as airlines).

For example, a battery on its own may have to be transported in carry-on luggage.

Damaged batteries: 

Contact your O&P professional for information on transporting a damaged battery.

Checking the charge level

Briefly press the button on the battery. The charge level is displayed by a row of four LEDs.

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Use

1A1-2 Empower

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