Settings; Prerequisites; Basic Settings; Adjusting The Standard Seat - Otto Bock Skippi Instructions For Use Manual

Settings

6 Settings

6.1 Prerequisites

WARNING
Making incorrect adjustments
Tipping over, falling or malposition of the user due to incorrect adjustments
► Adjustment and assembly work may be carried out only by qualified personnel.
► Only the adjustments described in these instructions for use may be carried out.
► Settings may only be changed within the allowable adjustment ranges; otherwise, the stability of the product
may be impaired (see this section and the "Technical data" section). If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer's service department (see inside back cover for addresses).
► Only conduct tests in the presence of an assistant.
► Unless expressly described, you may not change any settings with a person sitting in the product.
► Secure the user against falling out during all tests.
► Before testing setting changes with the user seated, firmly tighten all screw connections.
► Check for safe function before delivering the product.
CAUTION
Unsecured screw connections
Pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user due to assembly errors
► Always firmly re-tighten the mounting screws and nuts after changing settings. Observe the specified torques
in doing so.
► Any time you loosen a screw connection with thread lock, replace it with a new screw connection with thread
lock or secure the old screw connection with medium strength thread locker (e.g. Loctite 241).
► Always replace self-locking screws and nuts with new self-locking screws and nuts after disassembly.
Fine fitting/adjusting work should always be performed with the user. The user should sit upright in the power
wheelchair while adjustments are made.
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before adjustments are made.
The tools required for assembly, adjustments and maintenance tasks as well as the tightening torques for screw
connections are listed in the section "Appendices" (see page 20).
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before adjustments are made.

6.2 Basic settings

The following fitting tasks are described in more detail in the included Instructions for use (user):
• Adjusting the back angle

6.3 Adjusting the standard seat

6.3.1 Adjusting the seat angle

CAUTION
Improper adjustments
Falling of the user out of the seat due to user error
► The user must not sit in the wheelchair during seat angle adjustments.
If necessary, the seat angle can be adjusted in three increments (0°, +3° and +6°).
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