Safety Requirements For Transportation, Storage And Assembly - Otto Bock skippi Instructions For Use Manual

2.4 Safety requirements for transportation,
storage and assembly
Transportation and storage
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to improper use for
transportation in a wheelchair accessible vehicle. The
power wheelchair may only be used for transportation in a
wheelchair accessible vehicle if the safety components
which are offered by Ottobock and suitable restraint sys-
tems are used.
Observe the limitations regarding installed options (see
section 5.1.3).
Only one person may be transported in the power wheel-
chair at any one time. For optimum protection of the occu-
pants in case of an accident, use the seats and corre-
sponding restraint systems installed in a wheelchari ac-
cessible vehicle while it is in operation.
For more information, please refer to our brochure on us-
ing Ottobock products in wheelchair accessible vehicles,
order number 646D158.
Always ensure that the seat tilt mechanism and seat height
adjustment are lowered and the backrest is in a vertical
position when using the power wheelchair in a wheelchair
accessible vehicle.
Skippi
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to incorrect transporta-
tion in aircraft. Follow the IATA (International Air Transport
Association) rules when transporting the power wheelchair
in an aircraft. Before checking in the power wheelchair as
baggage, the batteries must always be removed and the
battery contacts insulated to protect them against a short
circuit. For more information please visit the www.iata.org
website.
Ottobock recommends contacting the airline directly be-
fore every flight to obtain information regarding special
transport regulations.
NOTICE
Risk of damage due to improper transportation. Hoist-
ing devices used for transportation must have a sufficient
capacity. The power wheelchair must be secured in ac-
cordance with the regulations for the transport device.
Only attach tensioning straps to the corresponding eyelets.
During transportation on lifting platforms or in lifts, the con-
trol unit of the power wheelchair must be turned off. En-
gage the brake.
Safety
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