Storage And Bleeding; Cleaning; Maintenance; Legal Information - Otto Bock Genium X3 3B5-3 Instructions For Use Manual

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

11 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).

12 Cleaning

1) Rinse the product with clear fresh water.
2) Dry the product with a soft cloth.
3) Allow to air dry in order to remove residual moisture.
INFORMATION
Please note that the weight of dirt adhering to the prosthesis can affect the gait pattern.

13 Maintenance

Regular maintenance (service inspections) at 12-monthly intervals is mandatory in the interest of
your own safety and in order to maintain operating reliability and protect the warranty, to maintain
basic safety and the essential performance characteristics, and to ensure safety in regards to
EMC.
When maintenance is due, this is indicated by feedback after disconnecting the battery charger
(see the section "Operating states/error signals", see page 94). The manufacturer grants a grace
period of no more than two months before, or three months after, the due date.
Additional services such as repairs may be provided in the course of maintenance. These addi­
tional services may be provided free of charge or can be billable according to an advance cost
estimate, depending on the extent and validity of the warranty.
The following components always have be submitted to the O&P professional for maintenance
and repairs:
The prosthesis, battery charger and power supply unit.

14 Legal information

All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary
accordingly.

14.1 Liability

The manufacturer will only assume liability if the product is used in accordance with the descrip­
tions and instructions provided in this document. The manufacturer will not assume liability for
damage caused by disregarding the information in this document, particularly due to improper
use or unauthorised modification of the product.
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