Spoke Protector; Caster Wheels And Caster Forks - Otto Bock Avantgarde XXL 2 Instructions For Use Manual

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7.9.2 Spoke protector

The spoke protector prevents the fingers from getting caught in the wheel spokes.

7.10 Caster wheels and caster forks

WARNING
Failure of caster wheels or caster forks
Falling, severe injury due to the wheelchair tipping over
► Regularly inspect the caster wheels and caster forks for damage.
► Regularly clean and oil the caster wheel axles and the threaded axles on the caster forks, especially in case of
stiffness.
► Inform the responsible qualified personnel in case of permanent changes to the driving characteristics.
CAUTION
Incorrect caster wheel position when leaning forward in the wheelchair
Tipping over, falling due to incorrect caster wheel positioning
► Prior to activities that require you to bend forward in the wheelchair (e.g. tying your shoes), maximise the sta­
bility of the wheelchair.
► In order to do so, push the wheelchair backwards until the caster wheels turn forward.
The combination of caster wheels and caster forks ensures the ability to hold a straight line and navigate bends
securely.
The caster wheels and caster forks have been chosen by the qualified personnel according to the needs of the
user.
Some options can expand the functions of the caster forks and caster wheels:
Caster wheel adapter for high front seat heights (see fig. 28)
Increases the front seat height by 35 mm. Expands the adjustment range of the lower leg lengths. Also offers more
freedom of movement for the feet due to caster wheels being positioned further to the outside.
Caster wheel adapter for low front seat heights (see fig. 29)
Reduces the front seat height by 35 mm. Also offers more freedom of movement for the feet due to caster wheels
being positioned further to the outside.
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