Adjusting The Belt Length; Changing Control Unit Parameters; Wheelchair Control Options - Otto Bock Skippi Instructions For Use Manual

Settings
The adaptable back upholstery of the standard seat can be adjusted in segments to the needs of the user. In order
to properly adjust the upholstery, the user must be sitting in the standard seat during the adjustment process.
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7.2.3 Adjusting the belt length

CAUTION
Incorrect approach to the adjustment process
Injuries, malpositions, illness of the user due to adjustment errors
► The qualified personnel is responsible for individual positioning and fitting of the belt system.
► Excessively tight adjustment of the belt system may lead to unnecessary pain or illness of the user.
► Adjusting the belt system too loosely can cause the user to slide into a dangerous position. In addition, the
fastening snaps could open unintentionally if they slide against hard parts of clothing (e.g. buttons).
CAUTION
Lack of instruction
Injuries, malpositions, illness of the user due to information errors
► The qualified personnel is responsible for making sure that the user and/or attendant/nursing staff has under­
stood the proper adjustment, use, maintenance and care of the belt system.
► In particular, ensure that the user and/or attendant/nursing staff knows how to quickly loosen and open the
product to avoid delays in case of emergency.
Notes on correctly adjusting and applying the belts/belt systems: Belts/belt systems.

7.2.4 Changing control unit parameters

WARNING
Incorrect configuration settings
Falling, tipping over, collision due to programming errors
► Programming may only be performed by qualified personnel trained by the manufacturer. The manufacturer of
the product and the control unit manufacturer are not liable in case of damage caused by programming which
was not performed properly and/or which was not adjusted properly according to the user's abilities.
► Note that modified parameter settings in the configuration can lead to changes in driving characteristics. In
particular, changes to the speed, acceleration, braking or joystick settings can lead to unexpected and there­
fore uncontrollable driving characteristics and cause an accident.
► After configuration/programming is complete, the user must test the driving characteristics of the product
under the supervision of the qualified personnel.

7.2.4.1 Wheelchair control options

If necessary, the programming of the wheelchair control unit can be adjusted to the specific user requirements.
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Adjusting the back upholstery
1) Pull the fabric of the back pad off the hook and loop
straps of the back upholstery and fold it up.
2) Open and loosen the hook and loop straps one
after the other (see fig. 7).
3) From the bottom to the top, adjust the tension of the
hook and loop straps to the weight and anatomical
condition of the user and fasten the straps one after
the other.
INFORMATION: The two ends of the hook and
loop strap have to overlap by at least 100 mm in
each case.
INFORMATION: Adjust the respective lower
hook and loop straps somewhat tighter. Deviat­
ing adjustments may be required in specific
cases; this is the responsibility of the attending
therapist.
4) Fold the fabric of the back pad back over the hook
and loop straps and press it into place.
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