Wheel Locks; Using The Wheel Locks; Anti-Tipper/Tip-Assist - Otto Bock Start M1 Instructions For Use Manual

6.10 Wheel locks

CAUTION
Improper use of the wheel lock
Falling due to abrupt braking, rolling away of the wheelchair, crushing of hands
► Do not use the wheel lock when travelling.
► Always engage the wheel lock on both sides.
► Apply the wheel lock to prevent the wheelchair from moving on uneven ground or during transfers (e.g. into a
car).
► Do not reach between the rear wheel and the wheel lock when driving the wheelchair.
► Ensure that the knee lever wheel lock is properly adjusted (approx. 5 mm gap to the tyres).
► Please contact the qualified personnel who adjusted your product for readjustment of the wheel lock.
The wheel locks secure the parked wheelchair against rolling away.

6.10.1 Using the wheel locks

Activating/deactivating the knee lever wheel lock
1) Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see fig. 30).
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the wheel lock lever upwards (see fig. 31).
→ The wheel lock lever releases the wheel.
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6.11 Anti-tipper/tip-assist

WARNING
Anti-tipper not activated
Tipping over, falling of the user due to improper operation of a safety device
► Ensure that an installed anti-tipper is activated before travelling over obstacles and on inclines.
► The anti-tipper has to engage audibly prior to use. Proper engagement must be checked by the user or an
accompanying person.
► For transfemoral amputees, the use of an anti-tipper is highly recommended.
WARNING
Incorrectly adjusted anti-tipper
Tipping over, falling of the user due to errors in handling the product
► If only 1 accompanying person helps in overcoming steps, the accompanying person must first adjust the anti-
tipper so that it cannot collide with the steps during transport.
► The accompanying person must adjust the anti-tipper again correctly after overcoming the steps.
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