Safety Instructions For Maintenance Work - Otto Bock Skippi Plus Service Manual

2.5 Safety instructions for maintenance work

CAUTION
Risk of injury due to pinch points. For design reasons, there are pinch points between the seat
and frame of the power wheelchair. Special caution is required during all work on the corresponding
components.
CAUTION
Hazards while working on the brake system. Note that there is no braking functionality when the
brake is unlocked. The brake must only be unlocked in hazardous situations and for maintenance
or repairs. The corresponding force required for acceleration and deceleration must come from the
person pushing.
Once push mode is no longer needed, the brake release lever must be locked immediately.
NOTICE
Risk of damage due to improper preparation for maintenance work.
• The power wheelchair must be turned off and the fuse must be removed for all maintenance tasks.
Functional tests of the electrical components are excepted from this rule.
• Secure the product to prevent it from tipping over or falling, e.g. off the workbench.
• Some components of the power wheelchair, e.g. the batteries, frame, seat and motors, are very
heavy. Hoisting devices of sufficient capacity must be used where applicable.
• Clean/disinfect the product before you start testing it. Consult the instructions for use regarding
product care and product-specific testing instructions.
NOTICE
Risk of damage due to unsecured screw connections. Unsecured screw connections can become
loose while using the product. Secure screws and nuts. The screw connections must be tightened
properly after all installation tasks. Defined torque specifications must be followed.
Many screw connections utilise screws and nuts equipped with a thread lock. If such screw connec-
tions need to be loosened, the nuts or screws must be replaced with nuts/screws supplied with a
new thread lock. If new screws or nuts with a thread lock are not available, apply a medium-strength
liquid thread locking compound (such as Loctite® 241 or Euro Lock A24.20) to the existing screws.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the padding. The upholstery must be adequately protected against mechanical
and chemical damage during all work on the seat. The backrest and seat bottom are flame retar-
dant but nevertheless flammable. They must not come into contact with open flames or embers.
NOTICE
Damage due to improper cleaning after completion of the maintenance tasks. The power
wheelchair may not be cleaned with a jet of water or a pressure washer under any circumstances.
A cloth or sponge may be used for cleaning. Water must not come into direct contact with the motor
under any circumstances.
Check the driving behaviour of the power wheelchair after cleaning it.
INFORMATION
The tyres of the power wheelchair contain chemical substances that may react with other chemical
substances (e.g. cleaning agents, acids, etc.).
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