Disassembly And Transport - Otto Bock Start M2S Instructions For Use Manual

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7.23 Disassembly and transport

CAUTION
Exposed pinch points
Crushing, pinching due to incorrect handling
► When folding the wheelchair out or together, only grip by the specified components.
NOTICE
Deformation of the folded backrest
Problems unfolding due to unallowable loads
► Never rest heavy objects on the backrest when it is folded in.
INFORMATION
► When transporting the wheelchair in vehicles, fold it up and remove the wheels and leg supports if necessary.
► Follow the IATA (International Air Transport Association) rules and those of the relevant airline when trans­
porting the wheelchair in an aircraft. Inform the airline several days before your flight. Use the SSR (special
service request) codes to describe the type of limited mobility if necessary. You can for example research
these on the Internet.
The wheelchair must be prepared for transport.
1) Remove the leg supports (see Page 15).
2) If necessary: Open the stabiliser bar (see Page 23).
3) If necessary: Detach the seat cushion from the hook-and-loop fastener.
4) If equipped for one-handed operation (double handrims): Compress the telescoping rod and remove it
(see Page 25).
5) Pull up the seat upholstery until the wheelchair folds together (see fig. 60). Fasten the safety strap (not illus­
trated).
6) Remove the drive wheels (see Page 24).
7) Place the disassembled wheelchair in the vehicle (see fig. 61).
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Start M2S, Start M2
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Use
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