Preparing The Product For Use; Safety Instructions; Initial Operation; Settings - Otto Bock Skippi Plus Instructions For Use Manual

Preparing the product for use

6 Preparing the product for use

6.1 Safety instructions

General hazards while putting into operation
WARNING
Improper handling of packaging materials
Risk of suffocation due to neglect of the duty to supervise
► Packaging materials must be kept out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Uncontrolled movement of components when making adjustments
Crushing, pinching, blows due to non-observance of the maintenance and repair instructions
► Ensure that body parts, such as hands or head, are never in the danger zone.
► Perform the work with the aid of a helper for support.
Hazards while putting into operation by qualified personnel
WARNING
Incorrect charging or use of the battery
Injuries due to fire or explosion, damage to the battery, short circuit
► Observe the safety notices in the section "Use" > "Batteries/charging process" (see Page 35).
Hazards while putting into operation by the user
WARNING
Independent modification of settings
Serious injuries to the user due to improper changes to the product
► Do not modify the settings established by the qualified personnel. Only the settings described in the section
"Use" in these instructions for use may be adjusted independently.
► In case of problems with the settings, please contact the qualified personnel who adjusted your product.
CAUTION
Screw connections not tightened
Pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user due to assembly errors
► After all adjusting/readjusting work authorised by the manufacturer, retighten the mounting screws/nuts firmly.
Observe any torque settings which may be specified.

6.2 Initial operation

The qualified personnel delivers the power wheelchair fully assembled and in operational condition.
The following additional tasks may be required:
• Adjusting the settings (see next section)
• Installing the fuse (see Page 20)
• Installing the battery pack (see Page 35)
• Charging the battery (see Page 37)
• Folding up the backrest (see Page 22)
• Installing the side panels (see Page 20)
• Installing the leg supports (see Page 21)

6.3 Settings

6.3.1 Adjustments by qualified personnel

The seat height, seat width and seat angle as well as the drive wheel suspension have been preset in accordance
with the customer order.
Changes to these basic settings may only be made by qualified personnel. Related information is found in the
647G695=* service manual.
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