Options; Accessories From Other Manufacturers; Storage; Preparing The Product For Use - Otto Bock Skippi Instructions For Use Manual

Preparing the product for use

4.2 Options

Options offered with the product are listed in full on the order form for options. The use of the options is described
in more detail in the instructions for use (user).
Please note that retrofitting options further reduces the maximum load capacity (user weight + luggage).
The maximum load capacity (see print on the nameplate; see page 7) is thereby respectively reduced by the weight
of the retrofitted options.

4.2.1 Accessories from other manufacturers

As per the order for the power wheelchair, some components from third-party manufacturers had to be installed
prior to delivery to the user. Please observe the information in the section "Installing accessories from other manu­
facturers" (see page 9).

4.3 Storage

NOTICE
Deep discharge
Battery damage due to standby current
► Remove the battery packs if the product will not be used for more than three days.
Please observe the following if the power wheelchair is not used for more than 3 days:
Storage conditions
• Store the power wheelchair in a dry, enclosed room with sufficient air circulation and protection from external
influences. Specific information about storage conditions: see page 18.
• Protect the wheels against ground frost, for example by taking all weight off them using an assembly stand or
by setting them onto wooden blocks.
• Maintain sufficient clearance from sources of heat. If the product is parked for an extended period of time or
the tyres overheat (e.g. in the vicinity of radiators or in case of exposure to strong sunlight behind glass), the
tyres may become permanently deformed.
• Rotate the wheels weekly to prevent flat spots from extended standing.
• For extended storage, store the power wheelchair so the wheels are not in contact with the ground.
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.
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• 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.
5 Preparing the product for use

5.1 Installing the fuse

Before the power wheelchair can be switched on, the fuses may have to be inserted into the fuse holders on the
battery packs provided for the purpose.
See the power wheelchair instructions for use (user) for more detailed information.

5.2 Inserting battery packs

If necessary, the battery packs have to be installed after inserting the fuse.
See the power wheelchair instructions for use (user) for more detailed information.
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