Adjusting The Seat/Seating System Angle - Otto Bock DISCOVERY TMAX Instructions For Use Manual

Usage

6.3.1.2 Adjusting the Seat/Seating System Angle

CAUTION
Incorrect seat tilt handling
Risk of tipping over, falling from the seating shell/seating system
► Before operating the seat tilt feature (seat angle adjustment), practise without the seated user.
► Only operate the seat tilt feature on a level, firm surface.
► Always activate the anti-tipper before operating the seat tilt feature (seat angle adjustment).
► Lower the seat tilt (horizontal neutral position of the seat) before negotiating slopes and obstacles. It is advis­
able to slightly tilt the seat to the rear when driving downhill.
► Only negotiate slopes where the holding forces remain manageable.
► Never use the locking pedal or locking lever to operate the seat tilt feature (seat angle adjustment) in an
uncontrolled manner.
► When activating the locking pedal or locking lever, always secure the user against falling out to the front or
rear. Keep a firm grip on the push handles while activating the locking pedal or locking lever until the adjust­
ment system audibly engages on both sides.
► Do not reach into the adjustment mechanism when changing the seat tilt settings.
► If equipped with a locking lever: prevent the lever from getting caught in the Bowden cable (see fig. 18), as
this can result in release of the seat tilt feature.
The seat can be adjusted from -5° to +50° in increments of 2.5° (seat tilt). The seat tilt can be released with a lock­
ing pedal using the foot (see fig. 14) or optionally by means of a locking lever using the hand (see fig. 15):
1) Grasp the push handles/push bar (see fig. 13).
2) If operating by foot, release the locking pedal (see fig. 14, item 1) with your foot. Push the locking mechanism
to the stop in order to do so.
3) Operate the locking pedal (see fig. 14, item 2) or locking lever (see fig. 15) to release the locking mechanism.
4) Bring the seat to the desired angle by moving the push handles/push bar (see fig. 16). The angle can be read
from the angle indicator on the hole channel.
5) When the locking pedal or locking lever is released, the locking mechanism re-engages automatically.
INFORMATION: Listen for the sound it makes when it engages. If necessary, move the push handles
or push bar up and down slightly in order to align the locking mechanism so that the locking pins on
both sides can engage in the bore holes exactly.
6) Check that the locking pedal or locking lever is locked by lightly pressing it.
7) Visually check that the locking pins have engaged properly.
→ The locking pins have to protrude slightly past the perforated plate (see fig. 17, item 1).
→ The locking pins must be in the same angle position on both sides.
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