Settings; Prerequisites; Basic Functions Of The Kimba Neo Seating Unit; Adjusting The Seat Depth - Otto Bock Kimba Neo Instructions For Use Manual

7 Settings

7.1 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-tuning and adjustments should always be carried out in the presence of the user. The user should be sitting
upright in the wheelchair while making adjustments.
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before adjustments are made.
The tools required for adjustments and maintenance tasks as well as the torque values for screw connections are
listed in the section "Appendices" (see Page 41).

7.2 Basic functions of the Kimba Neo seating unit

INFORMATION
The product can be equipped with the Kimba Neo seating unit or alternative seating systems. In this case, please
observe the information in the separate instructions for use for the seating system.

7.2.1 Adjusting the seat depth

1) Loosen the wing nuts on the underside of the seat (see fig. 76, item 1).
2) Adjust the seat depth by moving the leg support (see fig. 77).
3) Firmly tighten the wing nuts.
Adjusting the depth of the hip supports
1) Remove the cover from the support pad.
2) Loosen the screws in the slotted holes on the sides (see fig. 78) and adjust to the desired depth.
3) Tighten the screws and put on the cover.
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