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diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/config.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/config.sgml
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+++ b/doc/src/sgml/config.sgml
@@ -5068,6 +5068,13 @@ ANY <replaceable class="parameter">num_sync</replaceable> ( <replaceable class="
until it eventually reaches the primary. Standbys make no other use
of feedback they receive other than to pass upstream.
</para>
+ <para>
+ Note that if the clock on standby is moved ahead or backward, the
+ feedback message might not be sent at the required interval. In
+ extreme cases, this can lead to a prolonged risk of not removing dead
+ rows on the primary for extended periods, as the feedback mechanism is
+ based on timestamps.
+ </para>
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