Range - Otto Bock B400b400 Instructions For Use Manual

Usage
• The maximum speed at full deflection of the joystick
depends on the selected speed level.
• Releasing the joystick automatically activates the brake
function, bringing the power wheelchair to a halt.
The mechanical brakes are activated automatically when the
power wheelchair comes to a stop so that it cannot roll.

6.5.6 Range

INFORMATION
► Information about the range of the power wheelchair
can be found in the chapter 'Technical Data'.
► Please note that the specified range was determined
under defined conditions in accordance with ISO
7176-4. In practice the range can be reduced by up to
50%.
The following factors influence the range of a power wheel­
chair:
• Battery capacity
• Age of the batteries
• Ambient temperature
• Driving conditions (e.g. terrain profile, condition of sur­
face)
• Charging method
• Use of power options
• Body weight of user
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6.5.7 Drive-away lock
The power wheelchair control unit features an electronic
drive-away lock. This function is activated/deactivated via
the control panel.
Activating the drive-away lock
1) Press and hold the [On/Off] switch while the control unit
is turned on.
2) Release the [On/Off] button after a beep sounds
(approx. 1 second).
3) Push the joystick all the way forward until a beep
sounds.
4) Push the joystick all the way back until a beep sounds.
→ A long beep confirms that the drive-away lock was activ­
ated.
→ The control unit turns itself off.
→ A sequential indicator on the "Speed Levels" LED dis­
play indicates that the drive-away lock is active:
Display
Sequential indicator on the
"Speed Levels" LED display
Deactivating the drive-away lock
When the unit is turned on, the "Battery Capacity" LED dis­
play is off and the "Speed Levels" LED indicator is in
sequential indicator mode.
1) Push the joystick all the way forward until a beep
sounds.
Information
Drive-away lock
B400