Storage And Bleeding; Cleaning; Maintenance; Legal Information - Ottobock Genium 3B1-3 Gebrauchsanweisung

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

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
• When storing the knee joint, press the top of the knee to the flexion stop.
• Avoid extended disuse of the product (use the product regularly).

12 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.

13 Maintenance

INFORMATION
This component was tested for three million load cycles in accordance with ISO 10328.
Depending on the activity level, this corresponds to a service life of three to five years.
The duration of use can be individually extended depending on the intensity of use by perform­
ing regular service inspections.
Regular service inspections (maintenance) are mandatory in the interest of your own safety and in
order to maintain operating reliability and protect the warranty. These service inspections include
an inspection of the sensors and replacement of wear and tear parts.
If maintenance is due, this is indicated after the service interval has expired by three brief beep
and vibration signals after disconnecting the battery charger. For further information, please con­
tact your O&P professional.
To have a service inspection carried out, please submit the product as well as the battery charger
and power supply unit to the prosthetist.

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.

14.2 Trademarks

All product names mentioned in this document are subject without restriction to the respective
applicable trademark laws and are the property of the respective owners.
All brands, trade names or company names may be registered trademarks and are the property of
the respective owners.
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