Adjustments; Prerequisites; Special Features Of The Avantgarde Clt; Adjustment Of The Rear Wheel - Otto Bock Avantgarde CV Instructions For Use Manual

6 Adjustments

6.1 Prerequisites

WARNING
Incorrect settings
Risk of falling, tipping over or improper user posture due to incorrect settings
► Adjustments may be carried out only by qualified personnel.
► Only the settings 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 chapter and the chapter "Appendixes"). If you have questions, contact the manu­
facturer's service (see 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
Risk of pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user
► After all adjusting/readjusting work, retighten the mounting screws/nuts firmly. Observe any torque settings
which may be specified.
► Any time you loosen a screw connection with thread lock, replace it with a new screw connection or secure
the old screw connection with medium strength thread locker (e.g. Loctite 241
CAUTION
Improper use of self-locking nuts
Risk of the user falling or tipping over
► Always replace self-locking nuts with new self-locking nuts after disassembly.
Fine adjustments and setting changes to match the concrete physical and mental condition of the user should
always be made in the user's presence.
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before adjustments are made.

6.2 Special features of the Avantgarde CLT

Lightweight construction was strictly applied in the design of the Avantgarde CLT ultra-light active wheelchair. This
necessitates the greatest possible care during adjustment.
In particular the tightening torques for the bolts of high-strength aluminium alloy must be strictly observed (see
table).
Bolt diameter (mm)
6
8
Before the first assembly or re-use of the aluminium bolts, inspect the threads for damage. We recommend that
new aluminium bolts are used at each (re-)assembly.
Use a liquid bolt locking compound on the aluminium bolts (e.g., Loctite 241

6.3 Adjustment of the rear wheel

CAUTION
Lack of fine adjustment of the rear wheel
Risk of falling or tipping of the user
► Check the standard adjustments of the wheelchair for stability against tipping and function of the rear wheels.
Avoid any extreme settings.
Avantgarde CV/CS/CLT
Maximum torque for aluminium bolts (Nm)
5.5
13
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Adjustments
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