Safety Mode; Overheating Mode; Storage And Bleeding; Cleaning - Otto Bock Genium 3B1-3 Instructions For Use Manual

Storage and bleeding

11.3 Safety mode

The product automatically switches to safety mode if a critical fault occurs (e.g. failure of a sensor signal). Safety
mode remains in effect until the error has been rectified.
The switch to safety mode is indicated by beeps and vibration signals immediately prior to switching (see Page 53).
Safety mode can be disabled by connecting and disconnecting the battery charger. If the product switches into
safety mode again, this means a permanent error exists. The product must be inspected by an authorised Ottobock
Service Centre.
Depending on the type and severity of the error, different remaining functionality is offered in safety mode. This
makes limited walking possible for the user depending on the type of error.
The following functionality is available:
Moderate error: Continuous stance phase flexion resistance is set, with the ability to initiate the swing phase.
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The swing phase control and stance phase extension resistance may be available or not depending on the type
of error.
Severe error: Safety mode flexion resistance is configured. This may be low or high depending on the setting
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in the adjustment software. Depending on the type of error, the product may also be blocked entirely in the flex­
ion direction.
The following functions are deactivated in safety mode:
• OPG function
• Stairs and obstacles function
• Stance function
• Sitting function

11.4 Overheating mode

INFORMATION
When mute mode (silent mode) is activated, no beep and vibration signals are generated.
When the hydraulic unit overheats due to uninterrupted, increased activity (e.g. extended walking downhill), damp­
ing is increased along with the rising temperature in order to counteract the overheating. When the hydraulic unit
cools down, the product switches back to the damping settings that existed before the overheating mode.
Overheating mode is not activated in the MyModes.
Overheating mode is indicated by a long vibration every 5 seconds.
The following functions are deactivated in overheating mode:
• Sitting function
• Display of the battery charge level without additional equipment
• Switching to a MyMode
12 Storage and bleeding
Air may accumulate in the hydraulic unit if the product is stored for longer periods and not in an upright position.
This is noticeable through sounds and irregular damping behaviour.
The automatic bleeding mechanism ensures that all functions of the product are again intact after approximately 10
- 20 steps.
Storage
• Before storing the knee joint, the knee head has to be extended. The knee head must not be flexed!
• Avoid extended disuse of the product (use the product regularly).

13 Cleaning

1) Clean the product with a damp cloth (fresh water) when needed.
2) Dry the product with a lint-free cloth and allow it to air dry fully.
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