Operation; Adjustment Options; Backrest - Otto Bock Skippi Plus Instructions For Use Manual

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Operation

6.1

Adjustment options

CAUTION
Risk of accidents due to unsecured screw connections.
When screw connections with thread locks are loosened,
they must be replaced with new thread locks or secured
with a medium-strength liquid thread lock substance (e.g.
EuroLock A24.20).
After the power wheelchair has been adjusted or readjust-
ed, the attachment screws and/or nuts must be re-tight-
ened firmly. Observe any torque settings which may be
specified.
Various adjustments can be made to the power wheelchair.
The seat width as well as the seat and back position are set
according to the customer order and may only be changed
by a specialist dealer.
The following items can be adapted by the user:
„ Back angle
„ Seat angle
„ Armrest height
„ Armrest position
„ Lower leg length (seat depth)
Skippi Plus
The footrests and side panels can be removed if necessary.
The user can make all adjustment options using the optional
available toolkit or by hand.
The Skippi Plus power wheelchair for children can be disas-
sembled easily by an attendant (see section 5.2 Disassem-
bling the power wheelchair).

6.1.1 Backrest

The backrest can be set to four different angles by pulling
the release strap (bottom of the backrest, fig. 15).
Once the backrest is in the desired position, release the
strap to let the locking mechanism engage in the next avail-
able position.
Fig. 15 Release strap for the backrest
Operation
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