Driving Notes - Otto Bock C1000 SF Instructions For Use Manual

CAUTION
Skin damage
Risk of skin reddening during long-term use
► Do not use the seat until it has been adjusted by a suitably qualified or experienced person.
► Examine the skin for redness on a regular basis. Skin reddening is a clinical indicator of tissue damage.
► If redness of the skin or other problems occur during use, stop using the seat immediately. Only start using
the seat again after consulting the prescribing doctor or therapist.
CAUTION
Failure to observe care instructions
Soreness due to user error
► No seat can completely eliminate sitting pressure or possible soreness.
► When using the seat, always ensure good skin care and regular pressure relief.
NOTICE
Improper use
Damage to the seat surface due to user error
► Do not allow the seat to come into contact with sharp objects. This also applies to animals such as pet cats
with sharp claws.
► If the seat is expected to come into contact with liquid, such as spilt drinks or episodes of incontinence,
always use it in conjunction with a liquid-repellent cover.
► Only use the Ottobock incontinence covers for this product. Contact the qualified personnel to obtain a spare
Ottobock cover.
Hazards due to defective tyres
CAUTION
Defective tyres
Accidents/falling due to poor traction, reduced braking force or lack of manoeuvrability
► Maintain sufficient tyre pressure. The correct air pressure is printed on the sidewall of the tyre.
► Ensure that the drive wheels have the same pressure.
► Ensure that the tyres have sufficient tread depth. The tyres must be changed when the tread depth is less than
1 mm.
Additional information
INFORMATION
During use of the power wheelchair, electrical discharges (high voltage with low current; discharge via the user)
may occur which are caused by factors such as friction. However, these do not represent a health hazard.
Electrostatic discharge may also occur if the power wheelchair is equipped with puncture-proof tires. Retrofitting
the wheelchair with pneumatic tires can correct this problem.

6.8.2 Driving notes

General information:
• Prior to each use, the charge level of the batteries has to be checked to avoid stalling due to drained batteries.
• Beginners should always drive slowly.
• Always take curves slowly.
• Uncontrolled driving behaviour may occur on uneven ground. Therefore the speed must always be adjusted to
the ground conditions.
• Driving backwards should be limited to manoeuvring or short distances on level ground.
Obstacles (steps, curbs, tracks):
• Always approach obstacles directly from the front (never at an angle with only one front wheel).
• Always reduce speed to cross over obstacles (e.g., select speed level 1 or 2).
C1000 SF
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