Otto Bock B500 Classic User Instructions page 27

► Should the user be unable to release the brake him­
self, the brake can be released by the attendant.
► Note that when the power wheelchair is moved on an
incline, the attendant must provide the required brake
force.
► Lock the brake every time before parking the power
wheelchair.
CAUTION
Insufficient support of the seated person
Risk of falling out of the power wheelchair
► Always wear the safety belt / lap belt when driving in
public.
CAUTION
Risk of uncontrolled driving behaviour
Risk of falling, tipping, collision with persons or nearby
objects
► If any faults, defects or other hazards that can lead to
personal injury are detected, the product must be
taken out of service immediately.
► Contact your authorised specialist dealer if uncon­
trolled movement of the product occurs due to a mal­
function.
B500 classic/advanced
CAUTION
Driving in the dark
Risk of an accident involving other traffic, collision with
persons or objects in the vicinity.
► Wear bright clothing or clothing with reflectors.
► Turn the lights on (if available) or install active lights.
► Ensure that the reflectors on the power wheelchair are
clearly visible.
CAUTION
Use of mobile devices with electromagnetic emis­
sions (e.g., mobile phones)
Falling, collision with persons or objects due to interfer­
ence with the control signals
► Turn all mobile devices off while driving, since the driv­
ing characteristics of the product are affected by elec­
tromagnetic fields.
► Turn the control unit off when it is not required, since
the product may generate electromagnetic fields that
can cause interference with other devices. The product
has been tested according to EMC regulations.
► Notwithstanding compliance with all applicable EMC
directives and standards, the product can be affected
by interference from other electric devices (e.g.,
department store EAS systems) or cause interference
with such devices. If this occurs, move your product
outside the interference range.
Usage
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