Preparing The Vacuum Pump; Charging The Batteries - Ottobock Harmony E2 4R152 Serie Instrucciones De Uso

CAUTION
Use of powder (e.g. baby powder or talcum)
Skin irritation on the residual limb and loss of function of prosthetic components due to clogging
with particles or deprivation of lubricant
► Keep the product away from powders.

5.1 Preparing the Vacuum Pump

CAUTION
Contact with defective electrical components
Risk of injury due to electric shock
► Conduct a visual inspection before touching electrical components.
► Do not use damaged electrical components.
5.1.1 Inserting or Changing Batteries
The vacuum pump is operated with 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries, size AA. Operation with the
supplied batteries is recommended by the manufacturer. Alternatively the product can be oper­
ated with non-rechargeable batteries.
Required materials: Torx T8 screwdriver, 2 batteries (size AA), torque wrench adjustable to
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0.5 Nm
Prerequisite: Battery charger is disconnected
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1) Pull out the offset screwdriver on the side of the vacuum pump (see fig. 3).
2) Pull the vacuum pump off the adapter plate and loosen the outlet hose (see fig. 4, see fig. 5).
3) Loosen the four screws on the battery compartment (see fig. 6) and remove the battery com­
partment cover.
4) Remove the old batteries if necessary.
5) Insert two batteries into the compartment, making sure to observe the correct polarity (see
fig. 7).
6) Reinstall the battery compartment cover with the screws (tightening torque: 0.5 Nm).
7) Connect the outlet hose and attach the vacuum pump to the adapter plate.
8) Insert the offset screwdriver into the opening on the side of the vacuum pump.

5.1.2 Charging the Batteries

NOTICE
Charging non-chargeable batteries
Damage to the product due to battery leakage
► Only connect the product to the battery charger when you are using rechargeable batteries.
INFORMATION
Rechargeable batteries lose capacity over the course of repeated charging cycles. This is a nor­
mal process.
► Replace the batteries when the operating time of the product decreases noticeably.
Depending on the performance of the batteries, the vacuum level and patient activity, the battery
capacity of the vacuum pump is 2 to 3 days. The manufacturer recommends charging the batter­
ies daily. A complete charging cycle takes 4 to 6 hours. Remove the vacuum pump from the
product or take off the prosthesis during the charging process. The battery charge level is indic­
ated by signals shown in the table.
Assembling the Battery Charger
1) Connect the chosen adapter plug to the power supply (see fig. 8).
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