Steering Lock; Adapting The Driving Characteristics - Otto Bock Skippi Plus Instructions For Use Manual

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→ A beep confirms that the function was activated.
→ The control unit turns itself off.
→ The key symbol on the separate LCD monitor indicates that the drive-away lock is activated:
Display
Deactivating the drive-away lock via separate LCD monitor
1) An information screen is shown on the LCD monitor after the power wheelchair is switched on (see previous
table).
2) Deactivation is carried out as described in "Deactivating the drive-away lock".
Troubleshooting
The drive-away lock remains active if the deactivation movement is not completed correctly.
1) Turn the control device off in order to deactivate the drive-away lock again.
2) Turn the power wheelchair on.
3) Deactivate the drive-away lock again.

8.7.8 Steering lock

INFORMATION
The steering lock can only be activated as described below if the function was previously enabled (see inside
front cover). The factory default setting can be changed by the specialist dealer.
Please ask your specialist dealer about the setting selected for you.
The enAble50 control unit in the power wheelchair may be programmed with the optional "Steering Lock" paramet­
er.
If the steering lock is activated, the caster wheels are set straight ahead. This makes it easier to negotiate narrow
ramps and to use lifts:
When the joystick is deflected forward, the power wheelchair always drives straight ahead.
When the joystick is deflected backward, the power wheelchair always drives straight back.
Turning is not possible when the steering lock is activated.
The warning flasher lights flash when the steering lock is activated (standard programming).
Activating the steering lock
1) Bring the power wheelchair to a full stop.
2) Push the [Warning Flasher On/Off] button (see Page 24).
→ The steering lock is activated.
→ All warning flasher lights flash (standard programming).
3) Move the joystick forward/backward. Now the power wheelchair can drive straight forward or backward.
Deactivating the steering lock
1) Bring the power wheelchair to a full stop.
2) Push the [Warning Flasher On/Off] button (see Page 24).
→ The steering lock is deactivated.
→ All warning flasher lights stop flashing.
3) Move the joystick. The power wheelchair now drives in the chosen direction without the steering lock.

8.7.9 Adapting the driving characteristics

WARNING
Incorrect configuration settings
Falling, tipping over, collision due to programming errors
► Programming may only be performed by qualified personnel. The manufacturer of the product and the control
device manufacturer are not liable in case of damage caused by programming which was not performed prop­
erly and/or which was not adjusted properly according to the user's abilities.
Skippi Plus
Information
Drive-away lock
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