Transport To The Customer; Handing Over The Product; Use; Instructions For Use - Otto Bock Motus CV Instructions For Use Manual

• Only after adjustments: Has the respective caster journal angle been adjusted vertically?
• Only after adjustments: Has the anti-tipper been adjusted correctly?

8.2 Transport to the customer

NOTICE
Use of unsuitable packaging
Damage to the product caused by transportation using incorrect packaging
► Use only the original packaging for delivery of the product.
The wheelchair should be transported to the user in disassembled state using the outer packaging.

8.3 Handing over the product

WARNING
Lack of instruction
Tipping over, falling of the user due to lack of knowledge
► Instruct the user or the attendant in the proper use of the product when handing it over.
The following steps must be performed for the safe delivery of the product:
• A sitting test has to be conducted with the user of the product. Pay special attention to proper positioning
according to medical considerations.
• The user and any attendants must be instructed in the safe use of the product. In particular, the enclosed
instructions for use are to be used.
• The instructions for use must be given to the user/attendant upon delivery of the wheelchair.
Depending on equipment: The supplied instructions for use for accessories have to be handed over in addi­
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tion.

9 Use

9.1 Instructions for use

• Attaching loads (e.g. backpacks) can adversely affect stability. Therefore, suspending additional loads on the
wheelchair is not permitted.
The recommended overall width for manual wheelchairs in an operational state is 700 mm. This specification
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should ensure unhindered use of escape routes, for example. Please note that the product dimensions can
exceed the recommended value in versions with very large seat widths (for more information see see Page 62
ff.).
• The wheelchairs in this series fully satisfy the minimum technical requirements for wheelchairs transportable by
train. However, please note that it is possible that not every individual wheelchair will fulfil the minimum require­
ments due to the variation in designs (please see see Page 64 for further details).

9.2 Getting in and transferring

CAUTION
Incorrect handling when getting in
Risk of falling, tipping or rolling away due to incorrect handling
► Activate the wheel lock each time before you get into or out of or transfer to or from the wheelchair.
► Always get into the wheelchair from the side, where possible.
► Never step on the foot plates when getting in and out.
► Do not support yourself on the wheel lock when getting in/out.
CAUTION
Incorrect caster wheel position when leaning forward in the wheelchair
Tipping over, falling due to incorrect caster wheel positioning
► Prior to activities that require you to bend forward in the wheelchair (e.g. tying your shoes), maximise the sta­
bility of the wheelchair.
► In order to do so, push the wheelchair backwards until the caster wheels turn forward.
Motus CV, Motus CS
Use
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