Standard Equipment - Otto Bock Dino 3 User Manual

Seat tilt
a)
Seat tilt (Fig. 4 and Fig. 12)
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You can tilt the seat by approx. 30° to the rear by pressing the release lever (Fig. 12, item 1). When the desired
inclination is reached, release the finger pressure from the release lever.
Attention!
Please note, that the seat may only be tilted with the anti-tipper in operational position.
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Standard equipment

7.1. Height adjustable pushbar (Fig. 5)
Can be adjusted vertically to a more comfortable height for the attendant.
7.2. Height adjustable push handles (Fig. 6)
Can be adjusted vertically to a more comfortable height for the attendant.
7.3. Angle adjustable back frame (Fig. 7)
The angle between back frame and seat frame can be adjusted with the threaded rod (Fig. 7, item 1). The inclination
range is 80° to 120°.
This position is firmly set then. It has to be adjusted in accordance with the seating system you use.
• Attention: Increasing the angle between seat frame and back frame to more than 90° may only be done if the anti-
tipper is in operational position.
• Release the push handles or pushbar by loosening the clamping levers (Fig. 8, item 3) and move them into the
correct position. The adjustment range is 150 mm.
7.4. Drum brake for attendant (Fig. 5 and 8)
Allows braking of the wheelchair independent of tire pressure.
• Tighten the clamping levers (Fig. 8, item 1) to bring the drum brakes in functional state. Release the lock by loose-
ning the ratchet pieces (fig. 8, item. 2).
• Check the adjustment of the drum brake from time to time (see section "Adjustable brake force for drum brake",
page 24).
• Please note that the brakes must be readjusted in case of varying braking effect (see section "Adjustable brake
force for drum brake", page 24).
8 Transport
Depending on the type of mobility base, several possibilities exist to render handling of the mobility base with seating
shell more easy, for example for car transport (when client is not seated in the chair).
The optional equipment includes removable quick-release axles on the rear wheels that facilitate transport.
• Place four fingers through the spokes and grasp near the rear wheel hub. Use your thumb to press the button of
the quick-release axle (Fig. 9). You can easily pull off then the rear wheel. Use corresponding procedure when
remounting.
• Be certain when remounting that the quick-release axle securely locks into the quick-release axlehousing!
Make sure you can't remove the wheel without depressing the button!
• Press the locking lever (Fig. 11, item 2) downward to fold the back to the front until it rests on the seat tubes.
• When unfolding, make sure that the stud (Fig. 10, item 1) engages in the recess (Fig. 11, item 2) provided for this.
For better handling, the adjustment mechanism features a grip cover.
• Be certain when unfolding that the backrest snaps in correctly.
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Dino 3