Preparation For Use - Otto Bock B400 Instructions For Use Manual

Preparation for Use

• Avoid unnecessary parking outdoors. Direct exposure to
sunlight/UV radiation causes the tyres to age more
quickly. As a result, the tread surface hardens and
corner pieces break out of the tread.
The tyres must be changed when the tread is less than 1
•
mm in order to ensure safe driving behaviour.
The tyres should be replaced every 2 years regardless
•
of wear and tear.
5 Preparation for Use
5.1 Tools required
The following tools are required to make fine adjust­
ments/setting changes:
• Size 2 – 8 mm Allen wrenches
• Size 8 – 24 ring / open-end wrenches
• Size 8 – 20 socket wrenches
• Phillips screwdriver, size 2
• Torque wrench (measurement range 5 – 50 Nm)
5.2 Initial operation
WARNING
Incorrect charging or use of the battery
Risk of injury due to fire or explosion, battery damage,
short circuit
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► Observe the safety instructions in the instructions for
use (user), chapter "Usage" > "Batteries/Charging
Process" > "Safety Instructions".
NOTICE
Short circuit
Risk of damage to the electrical/electronic components
► Remove the fuse before performing any work on the
battery.
► Only use insulated tools to perform maintenance work
on the batteries.
► Ensure correct polarity when you connect the battery
cables. Connect the black cable to the negative termin­
al and the red cable to the positive terminal.
NOTICE
Insufficient ventilation of the battery charger while
charging
Risk of damage to the battery charger
► Avoid overheating of the battery charger during char­
ging.
► Ensure that the cooling fins on the back of the device
are not covered.
Before initial operation of the power wheelchair, the 80-A
safety fuse must be installed in the corresponding fuse hold­
er under the seat next to the controller.
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