Safety Instructions For Assembly; Adjusting The Drive Wheels - Otto Bock Motus CV Instructions For Use Manual

Settings and assembly instructions
CAUTION
Unsecured screw connections
Pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user due to assembly errors
► Always firmly re-tighten the mounting screws and nuts after changing settings. Observe the specified torques
in doing so.
► Any time you loosen a screw connection with thread lock, replace it with a new screw connection with thread
lock or secure the old screw connection with medium strength thread locker (e.g. Loctite 241).
► Always replace self-locking screws and nuts with new self-locking screws and nuts after disassembly.
Fine-tuning and adjustments should always be carried out in the presence of the user. The user should be sitting
upright in the wheelchair while making adjustments.
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before adjustments are made.
The tools required for adjustments and maintenance tasks as well as the torque values for screw connections are
listed in the section "Appendices" (see Page 64).

7.2 Safety Instructions for Assembly

WARNING
Changed diameter/installation position of the wheels
Tipping, falling over of the user due to blocked wheels
► Modification of the size and position of the front wheels and of the drive wheel size can lead to wobbling of the
front wheels at higher speeds. If changes are required, verify the horizontal alignment of the wheelchair frame
(see the section "Adjusting the drive wheels", "Adjusting the caster wheels").
WARNING
Improper assembly of removable wheels
Tipping, falling over of the user due to wheels coming off
► After each assembly, verify the proper fit of the removable wheels. The quick-release axles must be firmly
locked in the wheel attachment.
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable tools
Pinching, crushing or damaging the product due to use of unsuitable tools
► When completing the tasks, only use tools that are suitable for the conditions at the place of work and for
which safety and the protection of health are assured with proper use.
► Observe the specifications in the section "Required Tools".
NOTICE
Tipping or falling of the product
Damage to product due to lack of attachment
► When you work on the product, secure it so that it cannot tip over or fall over.
► Use a clamping fixture to secure the product whenever you work on it at a workbench.

7.3 Adjusting the drive wheels

WARNING
Lack of fine adjustment of the drive wheels
Tipping over, falling of the user due to incorrect adjustment
► Check the standard adjustments of the wheelchair for stability against tipping and function of the drive
wheels. Avoid any extreme settings.
16 Motus CV, Motus CS