Use In A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle; General Safety Instructions; Permitted Use; Important Information - Otto Bock Kimba Neo Instructions For Use Manual

Use

6.5 Use in a wheelchair accessible vehicle

6.5.1 General Safety Instructions

WARNING
Use as a seat in a wheelchair accessible vehicle
Serious injuries in case of accidents due to user error
► Always use the seats and restraint systems in the wheelchair accessible vehicle first. This is the only way to
provide optimal protection for the occupants in case of an accident.
► The product was tested for use in a wheelchair accessible vehicle in combination with a Kimba outdoor mobil­
ity base. For more information please refer to our brochure on using Ottobock products in wheelchair access­
ible vehicles, order number 646D158.
► The product may only be used as a seat in a wheelchair accessible vehicle with the securing elements offered
by the manufacturer and with suitable restraint systems.
► Please note that you must always remove certain options before using the product in a wheelchair accessible
vehicle.
► As a matter of principle, only use the product in wheelchair accessible vehicles with the seat facing in the driv­
ing direction.
► As a matter of principle, only use the product in wheelchair accessible vehicles with the seating unit locked
horizontally and the backrest locked in the upright position.
WARNING
Incorrect transport weight when using in a wheelchair accessible vehicle
Serious injuries in case of accidents due to exceeding the allowable load capacity
► During use in a wheelchair accessible vehicle, the maximum user weight in the Kimba Neo seating unit is lim­
ited to 40 kg.
WARNING
Use of the belt system as a restraint system in a wheelchair accessible vehicle is forbidden
Serious injuries due to improper handling of the product
► Under no circumstances may the safety belts and positioning aids offered with the product be used as part of
a restraint system for transportation in a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
► Note that the safety belts and positioning aids offered with the product are only intended to help support the
user sitting in the product.
INFORMATION
For transporting children up to 36 kg, Ottobock urgently recommends using a restraint system for children
(known as a child car seat) tested according to ECE 44.03 or higher, or a restraint system according to ECE
44.04 developed especially for disabled children (e.g. "Lars" child car seat from Ottobock). Observe the legal
regulations for your country/state in all cases.

6.5.2 Permitted use

The product may be used for seating in a wheelchair accessible vehicle if a suitable restraint system is used. The
safety belts and positioning aids offered by the manufacturer only serve to further stabilise the person using the
product.
The following options must be detached from the rehab buggy prior to transport in the wheelchair accessible
vehicle:
• Sun canopy
• Grab rail
• Tray
• Diaper bag
• Backpack

6.5.3 Important information

The following important information is contained in the 647G891 Instructions for Use of the Kimba mobility bases:
• Adjusting and securing the seat angle
• Adjusting the seating unit
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