Range; Drive-Away Lock - Otto Bock C2000 Instructions For Use Manual

Use
• The further the joystick is deflected from the centre position, the faster the power wheelchair will drive in this
direction.
• The maximum speed at full deflection of the joystick depends on the selected speed level.
• Releasing the joystick automatically activates the brake function, bringing the power wheelchair to a halt.
The mechanical brakes are activated automatically when the power wheelchair comes to a stop so that it cannot
roll.

8.8.6 Range

INFORMATION
► Information about the range of the product can be found in the section "Technical data".
► Note that the batteries reach their full capacity only after 20–30 charge cycles, and the product can achieve
the stated range only then.
► Please note that the specified range was determined under defined conditions in accordance with ISO
7176-4. In practice the range can be reduced by up to 50%.
The following factors influence the range of the product:
• Battery capacity
Battery age (batteries reach their full capacity only after 20 to 30 charging cycles, and the product can achieve
•
the stated range only then)
• Ambient temperature
• Driving conditions (e.g. terrain profile, condition of surface)
• Charging method
• Type and number of power options
• Overall weight of the wheelchair with selected equipment
• Use of power options
• Body weight of user
• Tyres (air pressure, tyre tread depth)

8.8.7 Drive-away lock

INFORMATION
The drive-away lock can only be activated as described below if the function was previously enabled (see inside
front cover). The drive-away lock parameter is set to "Off" by default. The factory setting may also have been set
to "On" by the specialist dealer or at the factory according to the order.
Please ask your specialist dealer about the setting selected for you.
The power wheelchair control unit features an electronic drive-away lock. This function is activated/deactivated via
the control panel.
Activating the drive-away lock
► While the control unit is turned on, press and hold the [Mode] button for at least 5 seconds.
→ A short beep confirms that the drive-away lock was activated.
INFORMATION: If keypress beeps are activated, then the drive-away lock is only active after the
second beep.
→ The control unit turns itself off.
→ The key symbol on the LCD screen indicates that the drive-away lock is activated:
Display
Deactivating the drive-away lock
1) Push the [On/Off] button on the control panel.
→ The control unit is turned on. The LCD screen indicates that the drive-away lock is activated.
2) Push the joystick all the way forward until a beep sounds.
3) Push the joystick all the way back until a beep sounds.
4) Release the joystick.
→ A long beep confirms that the driving function is enabled.
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Drive-away lock
C2000