Maintenance Intervals; Maintenance Tasks; Disposal; Disposal Information - Otto Bock Start M1 Instructions For Use Manual

Disposal

• The product should not be used if defects are noted. This applies in particular in case of instability of the
product or altered driving characteristics as well as problems with the user's seating position or the stability of
the seat. Inform the qualified personnel promptly for the rectification of defects.
• This also applies if loose, worn, bent or damaged components, cracks in the frame or broken frame compon­
ents are identified.
• Some maintenance tasks can be carried out to a certain extent by the user at home (see the sections "Mainten­
ance intervals" and "Maintenance tasks").
• The manufacturer also recommends regular maintenance every 12 months by authorised, qualified personnel.
• Failure to maintain the product can lead to serious or life-threatening injury to the user of the product.
• Service and repairs may only be carried out by authorised, qualified personnel or the manufacturer. This will
ensure that only Ottobock spare parts are used for repairs.

7.1 Maintenance intervals

The functions described below must be checked by the user or an attendant at the specified intervals:
Inspection task
Functional test of the wheel locks
Sagging of the seat or back upholstery
Strength of footrests
Visual inspection of wear parts (e.g., tyres, bear­
ings)
Soiling of bearings
Damage to the push ring
Wear and tear of the folding device
Check of the spoke tension on the rear wheels
Check of all bolted connections

7.2 Maintenance tasks

To ensure smooth operation at all times, users or attendants with some technical skills can maintain some parts of
the product:
• Bolted connections must be periodically checked for tightness, especially during the initial period of use or
after adjustments have been made to the wheelchair. If a screw connection loosens repeatedly, contact the
specialist dealer promptly.
• Hair and dirt frequently collect between the caster fork and the caster wheel and make the caster wheels
harder to manoeuvre as time goes by. Remove the caster wheel and thoroughly clean the fork and caster wheel
using a mild household cleaner.
• The rear wheels are equipped with a quick-release axle system as standard equipment. To keep this system
operational, ensure that no dirt adheres to the quick-release axle or receiver bushing. Periodically lubricate the
quick-release axle very lightly with thin, resin-free oil (sewing machine oil).
• If the wheelchair becomes wet, it should be rubbed dry again.
8 Disposal

8.1 Disposal Information

Return the product to the specialist dealer for disposal.
All components of the product must be disposed of properly in accordance with the respective national environ­
mental regulations.

9 Legal Information

All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary accordingly.

9.1 Service Life

Expected service life: 4 years.
The design, manufacturing and requirements for the intended use of the product are based on the expected ser­
vice life. These also include the requirements for maintenance, ensuring effectiveness and the safety of the
product.
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