Safety Requirements For Operation - Otto Bock skippi Instructions For Use Manual

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Safety requirements for operation

WARNING
Risk of accidents and injury due to defective safety func-
tions. The attendant is obligated to ensure that the power
wheelchair and its safety functions are in safe and proper
condition before every use.
The power wheelchair may only be operated if all safety func-
tions such as the automatic brakes are functional. Brake
failure can result in serious accidents with fatal injuries.
WARNING
Risk of accidents and injury due to incorrect configura-
tion settings. Modified parameter settings in the configu-
ration can lead to changes in driving characteristics. In
particular, changes to the speed, acceleration, braking or
joystick settings can lead to unexpected and therefore un-
controllable operating performance with a risk of acci-
dents. Always test the driving characteristics of the power
wheelchair after configuration/programming is complete.
Skippi
Programming may only be performed by authorised,
trained specialists. Ottobock and the control unit manufac-
turer are not liable in cases of damage caused by pro-
gramming which was not performed correctly and/or
which was not adjusted correctly according to the abilities
of the wheelchair user.
WARNING
Risk of accidents and injury due to a lack of brake func-
tionality when the brake is disengaged. Note the lack of
brake functionality when the brake is disengaged, espe-
cially when operating the power wheelchair on slopes.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to tipping during operation. The power
wheelchair has been approved for ascending or descend-
ing inclines of up to 7° (12 %). Navigating inclines above
this value is not permitted.
The critical obstacle height of the power wheelchair is
50 mm /2". Crossing obstacles which exceed 50 mm /2"
in height is not permitted.
Navigating stairs is not permitted.
Driving backwards should be limited to manoeuvring or
short distances on level ground.
Safety
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