Required Accessories; Using The Product In A Vehicle - Otto Bock Skippi Plus Instructions For Use Manual

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Use
The manufacturer is not responsible for the fastening systems that are used. Ensure that only fastening systems
that meet the applicable legal requirements and are designed for the overall weight of the product including the
user are used.
The transport weight of the person to be transported in a vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility
corresponds to the maximum permissible user weight (see Page 71).

8.17.1 Required accessories

To use the power wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility, additional
options have to be mounted (Skippi without seat height adjustment: 491S00=SK024 anchor point kit; Skippi with
seat height adjustment: 491S00=SK005 anchor point kit). The qualified personnel who fitted the wheelchair can
provide more information.

8.17.2 Using the product in a vehicle

WARNING
Positioning in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility
Serious injuries in case of accidents due to user error
► Positioning of the product in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility may only be performed
by the qualified personnel.
► The product must always face forwards when it is used as a seat in a vehicle for transporting persons with
reduced mobility.
► Instruct the qualified personnel regarding the mounting points on your product described below.
WARNING
Inadequate transportation safety
Loss of safe restraint due to failure to observe transportation instructions
► Observe the following instructions for correct transport safety in the vehicle for transporting persons with
reduced mobility.
► If necessary, instruct the qualified personnel on the following information.
Securing the product in the vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility
The wheelchair is secured in the vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility with the help of the fixation
kit. The fixation points are marked with stickers. The stickers indicate where the user has to engage the hooks of
the safety belt system:
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Securing the power wheelchair in the vehicle
1) Position the power wheelchair in the vehicle for
transporting persons with reduced mobility. For
more information, refer to section 5 in the brochure
"Transporting persons with reduced mobility",
order number 646D158.
2) Turn the control unit off (see Page 30).
3) Verify brake locking. Engage the brakes if needed
(see Page 34).
4) Apply the attachment straps (see below).
Skippi Plus

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