Batteries/Charging Process; Safety Instructions; General - Otto Bock Skippi Instructions For Use Manual

Use
INFORMATION
The control device outputs a signal on the control panel when the brakes are unlocked. If this is not the case,
there is a malfunction that has to be promptly rectified by the qualified personnel.
In case of a control device failure or an insufficient battery charge level, the power wheelchair can be pushed.
To do so, the brakes are deactivated via the mechanical release. The brake releases are located on the right and
left of the driving motors.
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Brake deactivated: warning on control panel
Display
Flashing light

7.10 Batteries/charging process

7.10.1 Safety instructions

CAUTION
Failure to check the charge level before putting into operation
Injury to the user due to stopping suddenly, problems due to unplanned stalling
► Check the charge level of the batteries before each use.
► Always make sure that the charge level of the batteries is sufficient for the planned distance.
► Never drive with the batteries almost fully discharged.
► When the batteries are almost fully discharged, charge them promptly.
NOTICE
Unauthorised battery replacement
Battery damage due to unauthorised changes to the product
► Replacing the battery or modifying the battery installation position may only be performed by qualified person­
nel trained by the manufacturer.
► The charging profile of the battery charger established at the factory matches the batteries included in the
scope of delivery and may not be altered independently.

7.10.2 General

The power wheelchair is equipped with maintenance-free batteries. See the section "Technical data" for the battery
capacity.
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Information
Brake released
Releasing/deactivating the brake
1) If needed: Turn the control device off.
2) Push the brake release levers down on both drive
motors (see fig. 14, item 1).
→ The drive motors are released and the power wheel­
chair has no braking function.
→ After switching the control device on: The control
device recognises that the brakes are unlocked and
a warning appears on the control panel. An audible
warning sounds in addition.
Enabling/activating the brake
1) If needed: Turn the control device off.
2) Push the brake release levers up on both drive
motors (see fig. 14, item 2).
3) Switch on the control device.
→ The driving function is activated.
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