Transport And Storage; Transport; Storage - Otto Bock 490E75 Series Service Manual

Transport and storage

3 Transport and storage
3.1

Transport

NOTICE
Improper transport
Damage to the product due to collision and falling down
Only use hoisting devices that have a sufficient capacity and the designated carry handles for transport.
The power wheelchair must be secured in accordance with the regulations for the transport device.
During transport on lifting platforms or in lifts, the wheelchair control unit must be switched off. Engage the
brake.
Ensure that the power wheelchair is centred on the lifting platform. None of the power wheelchair components,
such as the anti-tipper or other parts, are allowed to be in the danger zone.
The size of the wheelchair can be reduced for transport (see Fig. 3 / 4).
For this purpose, the seat bottom must be moved into the lowest position and the backrest folded down onto the seat.
The caster wheel is swivelled under the caster wheel swing arm.
The following accessories can be optionally dismantled or removed for transport:
• Headrest
• Legrests
• Side panels
• Back padding and seat cushion
All instructions for reducing the size are included in the instructions for use (user).
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Prior to transport, turn the control unit of the wheelchair off, engage the brake and deactivate the main fuse (see
Page 15).
Secure the wheelchair with straps to the 4 eyebolts on the mobility base during transport. The angle at which the
straps are tightened must be as flat as possible.
3.2

Storage

Switch off the wheelchair control unit and deactivate the main fuse prior to storage (see Page 15). Store the pro-
duct in a dry, enclosed room with sufficient air circulation and protection from external influences.
Maintain an ambient temperature between –15 °C and +40 °C (5 °F and 104 °F) and relative humidity between 45%
and 85%.
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