Otto Bock Bravo Racer Instructions For Use Manual
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- Page 1 Bravo Racer Instructions for use (user) ..................
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Removing and mounting the drive wheels ....................7.9.2 Spoke protector ..........................7.10 Wheelbase extension ........................... 7.11 Caster wheels and caster forks ......................7.11.1 Approach in case of stiffness ........................ 7.12 Wheel locks ............................7.12.1 Using the wheel locks .......................... Bravo Racer... - Page 4 Inner tube, rim tape and tyre replacement ....................Disposal ................................Disposal information ..........................Legal information .............................. 10.1 Liability .............................. 10.2 Warranty ............................10.3 Service life ............................Technical data ..............................Appendices ................................ 12.1 Threshold values for wheelchairs transportable by train ................Bravo Racer...
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Page 5: Foreword
Your product may differ from the models shown. In particular, not all the options described in these instruc tions for use will be installed on your product. • The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes to the model described in these instructions for use. Bravo Racer... -
Page 6: Product Description
12 Quick-release axle 4 Seat strut tubes 13 Anti-tipper 5 Bowden cable (wheel lock) 14 Seat upholstery 6 Frame 15 Back support tubes 7 Leg support 16 Back support upholstery 8 Caster fork 17 Push handle 9 Caster wheel Bravo Racer... -
Page 7: Intended Use
► Users with the necessary physical and psychological preconditions can be supplied with such versions/set tings. If the physical/psychological preconditions change, the product may no longer be used with these set tings. Inform the responsible qualified personnel immediately in this case. Bravo Racer... - Page 8 ► Never cross obstacles at an angle. Always approach obstacles head on (at an angle of 90°). ► Raise the front wheels before crossing obstacles. ► Avoid collisions with obstacles and dropping off curbs/ledges. ► Avoid riding cross-country. Bravo Racer...
- Page 9 Hypothermia or burns due to contact with components, failure of components ► Do not expose the product to any extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight, sauna, extreme cold). ► Do not leave the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters. Bravo Racer...
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Page 10: Side Effects
INFORMATION Even in the event of compliance with all applicable guidelines and standards, alarm systems (e.g. in department stores) may respond to your product. Should this happen, remove your product from the area where the alarm was triggered. Bravo Racer... -
Page 11: Nameplate And Warning Labels
Maintain sufficient clearance from sources of heat. If the product is parked for an extended period of time or the tyres overheat (e.g. in the vicinity of radiators or in case of exposure to strong sunlight behind glass), the tyres may become permanently deformed. Bravo Racer... -
Page 12: Preparing The Product For Use
4) Press the seat cushion onto the hook-and-loop closure and secure it against sliding. 5) Attach the drive wheels to the quick-release axle mounting (see fig. 5). CAUTION! The quick-release axles must not be removable after releasing the push-button. Bravo Racer... -
Page 13: Use
7.3.1 Folding the foot plate up and down With the option “leg support, flip-up, angle-adjustable”, the foot plate can be folded up in the direction of the seat: 1) Hold the edge of the foot plate. Bravo Racer... -
Page 14: Adjusting The Leg Supports
3) Release the cable. Ensure that the locking pins securely engage on both sides. 7.6 Side panels CAUTION Pinching at the side panels Pinching, crushing due to lack of caution in danger areas ► Pay attention not to pinch parts of your body between the side panel or frame parts. Bravo Racer... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Height Of The Forearm Support
3) To install, push in the tripod spring again and insert the push handle into the adapter. 4) Firmly close the clamping lever (see fig. 9, item 1). → Both push handles must be installed at the same height. Bravo Racer... -
Page 16: Folding The Push Handles
3) Slide the push bar into the retainer and engage the quick-clamping lever (see fig. 12). Removing the push bar 1) Open the quick-clamping lever on the retainer on the rear cross tube (see fig. 11, item 1). 2) Remove the push bar. Bravo Racer... -
Page 17: Adjusting The Push Bar
► Note that a single tyre with low air pressure can lead to uncontrolled driving characteristics. ► Note that low pressure of the rear wheels / drive wheels can reduce the braking force of the knee lever wheel lock. Bravo Racer... -
Page 18: Removing And Mounting The Drive Wheels
► If the rear wheels are used in combination with a double axle, there is no braking function available when the rear wheels are moved to the rear axle. ► After the rear wheels have been moved, have the wheel lock readjusted by qualified personnel if necessary. Bravo Racer... -
Page 19: Caster Wheels And Caster Forks
1) Remove dirt (e.g. hairs) from the caster wheel axle between the caster wheel and caster fork (see fig. 15, item 1). 2) Lubricate the caster axle between the caster wheel and caster fork with a few drops of thin, resin-free oil (sew ing machine oil). Bravo Racer... -
Page 20: Wheel Locks
The drum brakes allow the attendant to slow the wheelchair easily and safely by activating the wheel lock lever on the push handles. When the wheel lock lever is activated, the brake pads press against the brake drum. The drive wheels can still be removed via the quick-release axles when the wheel lock lever is released. Bravo Racer... -
Page 21: Frame Accessories
When overcoming obstacles (such as steps and curbs that are not lowered) downwards, the anti-tipper has to be deactivated by the user or attendant to avoid damaging the anti-tipper. Activation 1) Push in the button on the anti-tipper by hand (see fig. 19, item 1). Bravo Racer... -
Page 22: Tip-Assist
► Always adjust the height equally on both sides. The transport wheels permit movement through very narrow passages (e.g. in trains or aircraft). Transport wheels take the place of the drive wheels. In order to move, an attendant is required to push the wheel chair. Bravo Racer... -
Page 23: Crutch Holder
It is installed on the product by qualified personnel if needed and adapted to the requirements of the user. Information about subsequent acquisition and mounting is provided by the qualified personnel that handed over the product. Using the lap belt 1) Open the buckle. Bravo Racer... -
Page 24: Head And Neckrest
Crushing or pinching due to adjustments which are too tight ► Do not pinch the user when sliding in the product. CAUTION Driving with objects on the tray top Injuries due to unsecured objects ► Remove all objects from the tray top prior to travelling. Bravo Racer... -
Page 25: Additional Options
► When folding the wheelchair out or together, only grip by the specified components. NOTICE Deformation of the folded backrest Problems unfolding due to unallowable loads ► Never rest heavy objects on the backrest when it is folded in. Bravo Racer... -
Page 26: Use In Vehicles For Transporting Persons With Reduced Mobility
► Under no circumstances may the belts and positioning aids offered with the product be used as part of a pas senger restraint system in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility. ► Note that the belts and positioning aids offered with the product are only intended to help support the user sit ting in the product. Bravo Racer... -
Page 27: Required Accessories
(front, see fig. 27; rear, see fig. 28). 3) Tighten the vehicle side wheelchair restraint belts at the front and rear as firmly as possible. → The product showing the correct positioning of the attachment straps (see fig. 30). Bravo Racer... - Page 28 3) Secure the shoulder harness on the mounting point/pin provided on the lap belt (not illustrated). → The restraint lap belt is pulled through and fastened. → The belt runs between the side panel and seat cushion on each side. Bravo Racer...
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Page 29: Restrictions For Use
Transport wheels can remain on the wheelchair with installed drive wheels during transportation in a vehicle for transporting persons with reduced mobility. The lap belt can be used to position the passenger during transportation. Using the personal restraint system is nevertheless required. Bravo Racer... -
Page 30: Care
3) Wash all foam parts by hand at 40°C using a mild, environmentally friendly detergent. Allow to air dry. 4) Reinsert the foam core with proper alignment. Close the zipper. Important information on cleaning • For more information on cleaning seat cushions, see the care instructions on the product or the supplied instructions for use. Bravo Racer... -
Page 31: Cleaning Belts/Straps
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"). • Failure to maintain the product can lead to injuries for the user of the product. Bravo Racer... -
Page 32: Maintenance Intervals
Suitable tyre pumps are listed on the order form and are supplied with the product. An alternative is tyre foam, which fills your tyre and then hardens (available from bicycle shops, etc.). Repairing flat tyres requires only the necessary tools and users may change tyres themselves if they wish: Bravo Racer... - Page 33 3) Inflate the tube so that the tyre can still be pressed in easily with your thumb. INFORMATION: If the circumferential lines on the two sides of the tyre are both at an even distance from the rim, the tyre is centred. If not, let some air out and realign the tyre. Bravo Racer...
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Page 34: Disposal
Weight of the heaviest removable compon ent: From 1.8 (incl. quick-release axle) • 24" drive wheel [kg] Effective seat width [mm] Effective seat depth [mm] Front seat height: 3)4) • With 20" drive wheel [mm] • With 22" drive wheel [mm] Bravo Racer... - Page 35 9° camber not possible. Varies according to tyres. See information printed on tyre. Ambient conditions Temperatures and relative humidity Temperature during use [°C (°F)] -10 to +40 (14 to 104) Transport and storage temperature [°C (°F)] -10 to +40 (14 to 104) Relative humidity [%] 45 to 85; non-condensing Bravo Racer...
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Page 36: Appendices
60 mm under the footrest for going forward at the end of the slope) Maximum inclination angle on which the product will 6 (dynamic stability in all directions) remain stable [°] 9 (static stability in all directions, also when wheel lock engaged) Bravo Racer... - Page 37 Bravo Racer...
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- Page 39 · www.ottobock.de 143441 Moscow Region/Krasnogorskiy Rayon info@ottobock.com.co · www.ottobock.com.co Russian Federation Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH Otto Bock de Mexico S.A. de C.V. T +7 495 564 8360 · F +7 495 564 8363 Brehmstraße 16 · 1110 Wien · Austria Prolongación Calle 18 No. 178-A info@ottobock.ru · www.ottobock.ru F +43 1 5267985...
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