Otto Bock Motus CV Instructions For Use Manual page 48

Safety instructions
Danger as a result of incorrect assembly or settings
CAUTION
Risk of tipping as a result of incorrectly set wheels. Extreme settings combined with an unfavour-
able body posture can cause the wheelchair to tip even on level ground. Avoid extreme settings. For
transfemoral amputees, the rear wheels must be shifted backwards. Use of an anti-tipper is required.
CAUTION
Risk of tipping as a result of missing or incorrectly mounted anti-tipper. Under no condition should
the anti-tipper be used as transport wheels, e.g. when wanting to push the wheelchair while the rear
wheels are removed. The anti-tipper must audibly lock in place, before it is able to bear loads. Firm
seating must be verified by the user or by an attendant.
CAUTION
Risk of tipping as a result of changed diameters/mounting positions of the wheels. If the size
and position of the casters or the rear wheel size are modified, the casters may flutter when driving at
higher speeds. This can lead to blocking of the casters and cause the wheelchair to tip over. For this
reason, you should always maintain the factory settings or, if modifications are required, ensure that
the wheelchair frame is aligned horizontally .
CAUTION
Risk of falling as a result of unintentional loosening of the rear wheels. Always make sure that the
quick-release axles are correctly set on the rear wheel. The rear wheel must not be removable without
the button of the quick-release axle being depressed.
Danger as a result of improper use of the tyres
CAUTION
Accident risk due to insufficient or excessive tyre pressure! The effectiveness of the wheel lock and
the overall driving quality are dependent on adequate air pressure. The wheel locks are only effective
with sufficient air pressure and proper adjustment .
Before starting to use your mobility base with seating shell, check that the tyres are inflated correctly.
The required air pressure is printed on the side of the tyre. For rear wheels, it should be at least 7.5 bar
. Properly inflated rear wheel tyres and equal air pressure in both tyres considerably improve the ma-
noeuvrability of your wheelchair.
CAUTION
Risk of accident as a result of bad tyres. Insufficient tread depth of the tyres reduces adhesion. When
using your wheelchair in public traffic, you are subjected to public traffic regulations.
Risk of skin damage
CAUTION
Possible complications in case of unhealthy skin. Using the wheelchair with unhealthy skin can cause
medically indicated complications such as reddening of the skin and pressure sores. Over several hours
of use, the skin on the buttocks, back and rear thighs is subjected to considerable strain. Therefore,
always check these areas carefully before using the wheelchair.
No liability will be assumed for health injuries caused by use of this wheelchair with damaged skin.
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