Delivery; Final Inspection; Transport To The Customer; Handing Over The Product - Otto Bock Start M1 Instructions For Use Manual

7 Delivery

7.1 Final inspection

A final check must be carried out before the wheelchair can be handed over:
• Are the drive wheels correctly positioned?
• Can the quick-release axles rotate freely?
• Only after adjustment: Have the brakes (wheel locks) been adjusted correctly?
• Only after adjustments: Has the anti-tipper been adjusted correctly?

7.2 Transport to the customer

The wheelchair should be transported to the user in disassembled state using the outer packaging.

7.3 Handing over the product

The following steps must be performed for the safe delivery of the product:
• Conduct a sitting test with the user of the product. Pay special attention to proper positioning according to
medical considerations.
• The user and any attendants must be instructed in the safe use of the product. In particular, the enclosed
instructions for use (user) are to be used.
• The instructions for use (user) must be issued to the user/attendant during handover of the wheelchair.

8 Maintenance and repair

The manufacturer recommends regular maintenance of the product every 12 months.
More information on cleaning, disinfection, maintenance and repair can be found in the instructions for use (user).
The service manual contains detailed information on repairs.

9 Disposal

9.1 Disposal information

All components of the product must be disposed of properly in accordance with the respective national environ­
mental regulations.

9.2 Information on re-use

CAUTION
Used seat padding
Functional and/or hygienic risks due to re-use
► Replace the seat padding if the wheelchair is to be re-used.
The product is suitable for re-use.
Similar to second-hand machines or vehicles, products that are being re-used are subject to increased strain. Fea­
tures and functions must not change in a way that could impair the safety of users or third parties during the period
of use.
The relevant product must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before re-use. Then have the product inspected
with respect to its condition, wear and tear, and damage by authorised, qualified personnel. Worn and damaged
parts as well as components that do not fit or are unsuitable for the user must be replaced.
Detailed information on replacing components as well as information on the required tools and the prescribed ser­
vice intervals can be found in the service manual.

10 Legal information

All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary accordingly.

10.1 Liability

The manufacturer will only assume liability if the product is used in accordance with the descriptions and instruc­
tions provided in this document. The manufacturer will not assume liability for damage caused by disregarding the
information in this document, particularly due to improper use or unauthorised modification of the product.
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