Headrest; Manual Seat Functions; Safety Instructions; Manual Back Angle Adjustment - Otto Bock A200 Instructions For Use Manual

If necessary, the seat angle can be adjusted in 3 increments (0°, +3° and +6°). Two quick release levers located at
the front below the seat are used to change the setting.
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8.10.5 Headrest

The head support or head/neckrest stabilises and guides the user's head. It has been mounted to the mounting kit
for head/neckrests by qualified personnel.
Detailed information regarding use, maintenance and repair can be found in the included instructions for use.

8.11 Manual seat functions

The power wheelchair can be equipped with a range of different optional mechanical seat functions.

8.11.1 Safety instructions

WARNING
Driving with mechanical seat functions
Risk of falling or tipping over due to operator error
► Drive in road traffic and on inclines and downgrades only with a vertical backrest. Always use a belt system.
► Drive with the back angle adjustment activated only for short distances at home. Always use the speed level 1
for this. Note that the field of vision is limited when driving. Always use a belt system.
WARNING
Lack of maintenance
Severe user injuries, damage to the product due to maintenance errors
► Check the adjustment functions for visible signs of damage at least 1 x per month and ensure all screw con­
nections are tight.
WARNING
Exposed pinch points
Pinching, crushing of limbs (e.g. fingers) due to lack of caution in danger areas, damage to the product
► Note that when seat functions are used, inherent pinch and shear points are located between the seat frame
and the power wheelchair frame.
► Ensure that no body parts, such as hands or feet, are in the danger area while the seat functions are used.
► Ensure that no interfering objects, such as clothing or other obstacles, are in the danger area while the seat
functions are used.

8.11.2 Manual back angle adjustment

INFORMATION
► Please also observe the overriding safety instructions in the section "Manual seat functions" > "Safety instruc­
tions": see Page 37.
The manual back angle adjustment feature enables the backrest to be tilted by up to 30°. The backrest can be tilted
back incrementally to the angle specified above.
A200
Adjusting the seat angle on the standard seat
1) Disengage both quick release levers located at the
front below the seat (see fig. 23).
2) Adjust the desired seat angle by simultaneously lift­
ing the seat slightly and pushing the brackets to the
rear.
Make sure that the brackets are fully engaged in
the respective locking position.
3) Firmly re-tighten the quick release levers after mak­
ing the adjustment.
Use
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