Safety Instructions - Otto Bock A 200 Instructions For Use Manual

Note:
Please ensure your A200 power wheelchair is checked and serviced at least ONCE a year by an
authorised dealer!

6 Safety Instructions

To avoid potentially dangerous situations such as tipping, you must become familiar with the power
wheelchair on level ground first.
When getting into or out of the power wheelchair, the wheelchair control must be switched off.
Do not use the footplates when getting into or out of the power wheelchair.
Get to know with assistance from another person how the power wheelchair reacts when the center
of gravity is shifted, i.e. when driving on slopes or inclines or clearing obstacles like steps and curbs.
Caution! When using the wheelchair on inclined surfaces ensure the automatic brakes are operating
correctly.
Use your wheelchair properly. For instance, do not drive against obstacles (including steps, curbs
or doors) without braking first. The critical obstacle height is 4 cm. Therefore, driving over steps or
curbs higher than 4 cm should not be attempted!
Be especially careful with any naked flames and cigarettes, as the back upholstery and seat cush-
ion could catch fire.
The maximum load for the A200 is 100 kg.
The driving characteristics of the A200 can be influenced by electromagnetic fields as emitted by
mobile phones or other radiating devices. For this reason, all mobile devices must be switched off
when driving.
It is also possible that the A200 itself generates electromagnetic fields that might cause interference
in other devices. Therefore, the control is to be switched off whenever you don't need it.
Ensure the tyres are in good order and condition and check that they are inflated to the correct tyre
pressure (printed on the sidewall of the tyre).
The A200 may be used within a temperature range from -25°C to +50°C.
The A200 is not suited for driving on very slippery (such as icy) surfaces or on very coarse-grained
ground such as gravel, pebbles, shingle or scree.
The A200 has been approved for driving on inclines and slopes of up to 12%.
When lifting platforms, ensure the anti-tipper does not become entangled with anything.
When using the wheelchair on lifting platforms or elevators the wheelchair control must be switched
off. The brake must not be released.
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