Overheating Mode - Otto Bock Genium 3B1-3 User Instructions

User Instructions

Overheating mode

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Typically caused by heavy use of the knee joint (e.g. long
downhill walking, biking in basic mode)
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Overheating is indicated by long vibrations every 5 seconds
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Reaction of the knee joint depends on the temperature
increase:
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Stance phase flexion resistance increases (with
increasing temperature)
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Swing phase flexion resistance decreases (with
increasing temperature)
• Consequence → User has to walk slowly
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Reduce activity until the hydraulics have cooled down
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OPG, PreFlex, sitting and stance function are still
available
User instructions | Genium 3B1-3 | Academy | 02.11.2018 | © Ottobock 19