Engaging/Disengaging The Wheel Lock - Otto Bock Skippi plus Instructions For Use Manual

WARNING
Risk of accidents and injury due to lack of brake func-
tionality. No brake functionality is available when the wheel
lock is deactivated (push mode).
„ No brake functionality is available when the brake is
unlocked (push mode).
„ When moving the power wheelchair on an incline, the
person pushing must provide the appropriate brake force.
„ The brake function may only be released in the pre-
sence of an attendant.
„ Should the user be unable to release the brake him-
self, the brake can be released by the attendant.
NOTICE
Risk of damage when parking without engaging the
wheel lock. Deactivating the wheel lock may result in un-
controlled rolling of the power wheelchair. Therefore, make
sure that the wheel lock is engaged when parking the
power wheelchair.
In case of control unit failure or insufficient battery capacity,
the power wheelchair can be pushed. To do so, the wheel
lock is deactivated via the mechanical release. The wheel lock
releases are located on the right and left of the driving motors.
Skippi plus
Releasing the wheel lock
To release the wheel lock, first pull the red safety pin on both
sides. Then the red wheel lock release lever can be swung
out. The safety pin prevents unintended activation of the
wheel lock release.
Fig. 33

Engaging/disengaging the wheel lock

1 Safety pin
2 Wheel lock release lever
In this position, the control unit will recognise that the wheel
lock has been disengaged and will automatically deactivate
the driving function. A warning will appear on the LCD dis-
play as soon as the joystick is deflected:
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