Adjusting The Seat Angle; Alternative Seating Systems - Otto Bock Kimba neo Instructions For Use Manual

6.2.5 Adjusting the seat angle

CAUTION
Incorrect use of the seat tilt feature
User may tip over or fall out
► Before operating the seat tilt feature (seat angle adjustment), practise without the seated user at first.
► Always engage the brake before operating the seat tilt feature (changing the seat angle).
► When adjusting the seat tilt feature, secure the user from falling out to the front or rear (e.g., by holding the
upper body). If necessary, place your other hand at the backrest or under the seat to secure the user.
► Do not reach into the adjustment mechanism when changing the seat tilt settings.
The seat can be adjusted as needed within a range of -10° to +35°:
1) Twist the upper knob clockwise to release the adjustment mechanism (see Fig. 20).
NOTICE! Damage to the seat adjustment. Turn the knob with normal manual force to the stop, until
you feel a clear resistance. Excessive turning of the knob will damage the adjustment mechanism.
2) Set the seat angle to the desired position (see Fig. 21).
CAUTION! With one hand, secure the occupant against falling out (e.g. by holding the upper body).
3) Release the knob.
→ The adjustment mechanism will lock automatically.
4) Press the backrest gently to the front/back to make sure that the seat angle is securely set. If this is not the
case, the position of the upper knob must be checked.

6.3 Alternative Seating Systems

INFORMATION
When using an alternative seating system, please observe the information in the separate instructions for use
provided with the seating system.
The instructions for the multifunctional seating unit (standard seat) apply in the following cases:
• Detachment/attachment of the seating unit: see Page 16
• Rotation of the seating unit: see Page 17
• Adjustment of the tilt-limiting mechanism after rotation of the seat: see Page 17
6.3.1 Adjusting the seat angle
CAUTION
Incorrect use of the seat tilt feature
User may tip over or fall out
► Before operating the seat tilt feature (seat angle adjustment), practise without the seated user at first.
► Always engage the brake before operating the seat tilt feature (changing the seat angle).
► When adjusting the seat tilt feature, secure the user from falling out to the front or rear (e.g., by holding the
upper body). If necessary, place your other hand at the backrest or under the seat to secure the user.
► Do not reach into the adjustment mechanism when changing the seat tilt settings.
The alternative seating system can be adjusted as needed within the range from -10° to +35°:
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