Disinfection; Maintenance And Repair; Maintenance; Maintenance Intervals - Otto Bock Skippi Instructions For Use Manual

7.19.3 Disinfection

1) Thoroughly clean the pads before disinfecting.
2) Wipe all parts of the product with a disinfectant.
Important information about disinfecting
• Only use colourless water-based disinfectants. Observe the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer.
• Prior to disinfection, clean the seat and back padding, control panel and armrests.

8 Maintenance and repair

8.1 Maintenance

WARNING
Insufficient maintenance
Severe user injuries, damage to the product due to failure to observe maintenance intervals
► Only carry out the maintenance tasks described in this section. All other maintenance and service tasks may
only be carried out by qualified personnel.
► The functionality and operating safety of the product must be verified and a service performed at least
once per year.
► For users with a changing anatomy (for example body dimensions, weight) or users with a changing clinical
picture, have the product inspected, adjusted and serviced at least once every six months.
WARNING
Failure to inspect important product features
Severe user injuries, damage to the product due to maintenance errors
► Inspect the seat adjustment features for visible signs of damage at least 1 x per month and ensure all screw
connections are tight.
► Maintain sufficient air pressure in the tyres. The correct tyre pressure is printed on the tyre casing and listed
in the section "Technical data".
The function of the product should be checked before each use.
•
• The product may not be used if defects are noted. This applies in particular in case of instability of the product
or altered driving characteristics as well as problems with the user's seating position or the stability of the seat.
Inform the qualified personnel promptly for the rectification of defects.
• This also applies if loose, worn, bent or damaged components, cracks in the frame or broken frame compon­
ents are identified.
• Some maintenance tasks can be carried out to a specified extent by the user at home. Further information is
found in the section "Maintenance intervals" (see page 49).
• Failure to maintain the product can lead to injuries for the user of the product.

8.1.1 Maintenance intervals

The functions described below must be checked by the user or an attendant at the specified intervals:
Component Activity
Drive wheels Check that wheel mounts are securely fastened
Check that the central nut on the drive shaft is securely
fastened
Check that wheels rotate freely and without axial runout
Check directional stability of the power wheelchair
Caster wheels Check that the fork is seated in the adapter without play
Check that wheels rotate freely and without axial runout
Check that the mounting nuts are tight
Seat attachment Check that mounting screws are tight
Leg support Check ratchet mechanism for functionality and firm fit
Check for damage to foot supports
Leg support
Skippi
Maintenance and repair
Prior to Weekly
every use
X
Monthly
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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