Preparing The Product For Use; Safety Instructions; Initial Operation; Settings - Otto Bock Skippi Instructions For Use Manual

Note regarding the tyres
• If the power wheelchair is not moved for several days, permanent colour changes may develop where it comes
into contact with the ground. A suitable base should therefore be used when parking it for extended periods of
time.
• Avoid unnecessary parking outdoors. Direct exposure to sunlight/UV radiation causes the tyres to age more
quickly. As a result, the tread surface hardens and corner pieces break out of the tread.
The tyres must be changed when the tread is less than 1 mm (0.04") to ensure safe driving behaviour.
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• The tyres should be replaced every 2 years regardless of wear and tear.
• When power wheelchairs with PU tyres are parked for longer periods, the tyres may become deformed (flat
spots). This deformation will go away on its own over time while driving.

6 Preparing the product for use

6.1 Safety instructions

General hazards while putting into operation
WARNING
Improper handling of packaging materials
Risk of suffocation due to neglect of the duty to supervise
► Packaging materials must be kept out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Uncontrolled movement of components when making adjustments
Crushing, pinching, blows due to non-observance of the maintenance and repair instructions
► Ensure that body parts, such as hands or head, are never in the danger zone.
► Perform the work with the aid of a helper for support.
WARNING
Independent modification of settings
Serious injuries to the user due to improper changes to the product
► Do not modify the settings established by the qualified personnel. Only the settings described in the section
"Use" in these instructions for use may be adjusted independently.
► In case of problems with the settings, please contact the qualified personnel who adjusted your product.
CAUTION
Screw connections not tightened
Pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user due to assembly errors
► After all adjusting/readjusting work authorised by the manufacturer, retighten the mounting screws/nuts firmly.
Observe any torque settings which may be specified.

6.2 Initial operation

The qualified personnel delivers the power wheelchair fully assembled and in operational condition.
The following additional tasks may be required:
• Charging the battery (see page 28)
• Folding up the backrest (see page 16)

6.3 Settings

The user or attendant may only perform the fine-tuning adjustments described in the following. The user should be
sitting upright in the power wheelchair while making adjustments.
• Adjusting the back angle (see page 17)
• Adjusting the positioning belt (lap belt) (see page 30)
Further adjustments may be made only by qualified personnel
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before adjustments are made.
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