Otto Bock C1000 SF Instructions For Use Manual page 26

Use
• Note the information on the critical obstacle height (see the section "Technical data"). Crossing obstacles
greater than the height difference specified there is not permitted.
• Avoid jumping down from steps.
• Do not lean out of the wheelchair while crossing obstacles.
• Only cross railway systems and railway tracks in the designated areas.
• Do not negotiate railroad crossings too close to the edge. Otherwise, the wheels could accidentally move off
the railroad crossing.
• Stop before the railroad crossing and check to the left and right for safety.
Inclines and downgrades:
• Note the information on permitted inclines and downgrades (see the section "Technical data"). Driving on
inclines or downgrades exceeding this percentage is not permitted. The wheelchair may otherwise tilt and not
brake safely.
• The control unit and the motors have to be protected against overloading. Therefore, the continuous climbing
ability depends on the overall weight (wheelchair weight + user weight + payload) as well as the ground condi­
tions, exterior temperature, battery voltage and driving style of the user. In individual cases, the continuous
climbing ability can be significantly lower than the value specified.
• In order to navigate downhill gradients safely, the speed must be reduced according to the slope (e.g. select
speed level 1).
• Never drive downhill backwards.
Terrain:
• The speed must be reduced in dangerous areas (e.g. select speed level 1).
• Typical dangerous areas include:
– Narrow paths along waterways/slopes/cliffs (e.g., quay walls, dikes, etc.)
– Cramped rooms or areas
– Steep downgrades (e.g., in the mountains, facing streets)
– Unsurfaced areas (e.g., on construction sites, intersections, train crossings)
– Snow-covered or icy areas
Using the control unit:
• The control system always has to be mounted securely and the joystick position must be correct.
• The hand or limb used to operate the joystick should be supported, for example on the side panel arm pad.
• The joystick must not be used as the sole support for the hand or limb, because wheelchair movements and
bumps could cause a loss of control.
• The intelligent speed control system minimises the effects of slopes and different types of terrain.
• If the power wheelchair does not drive at full speed even when the battery is fully charged, the selected speed
level should be checked. Contact the qualified personnel if increasing the speed level does not solve the prob­
lem.
Further instructions for use
• Attaching loads such as backpacks and the like can adversely affect stability. Ottobock recommends using a
luggage carrier. If this is not available, backpacks should always be secured to the back frame with the
shoulder straps. The maximum load capacity of 5 kg (11 lbs) should not be exceeded.
The recommended total width for category B power wheelchairs in an operational state is 700 mm (27.5").
•
This specification should ensure unhindered use of escape routes, for example. Please note that the wheelchair
dimensions may exceed the recommended value in versions with very large seat widths (for more information
see the section "Technical data": see Page 63).
• The wheelchairs in this series fully satisfy the minimum technical requirements for wheelchairs transportable by
train. Note however that, due to the variety of variants and settings, not every specific power wheelchair meets
all minimum requirements (for more information see the section "Appendix" > "Threshold values for wheel­
chairs transportable by train": see Page 65).
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