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CAUTION
Signs of wear and tear on the product components
Falling due to damage or malfunction of the product.
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Regular service inspections (maintenance) are mandatory in the interest of your own safety
and in order to maintain operating reliability and protect the warranty.
NOTICE
Improper product care
Damage to the product due to the use of incorrect cleaning agents.
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Clean the product with a damp cloth only (fresh water).
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Only use fresh water with a temperature of no more than 65 °C for cleaning.
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If dirt cannot be removed, the product must be sent to an authorised Ottobock Service Cen
ter. Your contact is the O&P professional.
INFORMATION
Knee joint movement noise
When using exoprosthetic knee joints, servomotor, hydraulic, pneumatic or brake load depend
ent control functions can cause movement noises. 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 the O&P professional immedi
ately.
4.4 Information on the Power Supply/Battery Charging
CAUTION
Charging the product without taking it off
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
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For safety reasons, take the product off before charging the battery.
CAUTION
Charging the product with damaged power supply unit/charger/charger cable
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product caused by insufficient charging.
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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.
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).
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 the
product's magnetic field.