Safety Requirements For Operation - Otto Bock B400 Instructions For Use Manual

Safety
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Safety Requirements for Operation

WARNING
Risk of accident and injury as a result of incorrect safety
functions. The user is obliged to make sure that the power
wheelchair and its safety functions are in safe and proper
condition every time before using it.
The power wheelchair may only be operated if all safety
functions, e.g. 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
uncontrollable operating performance with a risk of acci-
dents.
Always test the driving characteristics of the power wheel-
chair after configuration / programming is complete.
Programming must only be completed by authorised per-
sonnel. Neither Ottobock nor the control unit manufacturer
are liable for damages caused by programming that
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was not properly / professionally adapted to the abilities
of the wheelchair user.
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury if brake function is unavail-
able or unlocked. Take into account the missing brake
function during unlocked brake especially when driving on
slopes or inclines.
WARNING
Risk of injury if the power wheelchair tips over during
driving. The B400 has been approved for driving on inclines
and slopes of no more than 7° (12 %). Navigating inclines
above this percentage value is not permitted.
The critical obstacle height of the B400 is 50 mm. It is not
permitted to cross obstacles higher than 50 mm.
Operating the power wheelchair on stairs is not permitted.
WARNING
Risk of accident if the power wheelchair tips over dur-
ing driving. Reduce the driving speed when driving down-
hill (e.g. set it to speed level 1). When driving on inclines or
slopes, it is not permissible to negotiate obstacles. Avoid
getting into and out of the power wheelchair on inclines
and slopes.
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