Driving Notes - Otto Bock B500 Classic User Instructions

Usage
Danger during use of public transportation, elevators,
lifting platforms
WARNING
Use of public transportation, elevators, lifting plat­
forms
Risk of tipping, collision with persons or objects in the
vicinity
► Always turn the power wheelchair control unit off when
using buses, trains, elevators, or lifting platforms.
► Engage the brake.
Hazards due to defective tyres
CAUTION
Defective tyres
Accidents/falling due to poor traction, reduced braking
force or lack of manoeuvrability
► Maintain sufficient tyre pressure. The correct tyre pres­
sure is printed on the casing.
► Ensure that the drive wheels have the same pressure.
► Ensure that the tyres have sufficient tread depth. The
tyres must be changed when the tread depth is less
than 1 mm.
► Avoid parking outside and in direct sunlight (UV radi­
ation) since this causes the tyres to age quickly. The
manufacturer recommends replacing the tyres every
2 years regardless of the amount of wear.
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► Always maintain sufficient clearance from sources of
heat. If the product is parked for an extended period of
time or the tyres overheat (e.g., in the vicinity of radiat­
ors or in case of exposure to strong sunlight behind
glass), the tyres may become permanently deformed.
► Move your power wheelchair frequently or have a way
to jack it up for storage.
Further Information
INFORMATION
During use of the power wheelchair, electrical discharges
(high voltage with low current; discharge via the user) may
occur which are caused by factors such as friction.
However, these do not represent a health hazard.
Electrostatic discharge may also occur if the power wheel­
chair is equipped with puncture-proof tires. Retrofitting the
wheelchair with pneumatic tires can correct this problem.

6.5.2 Driving notes

General information:
• Beginners should always drive slowly.
• Always take curves slowly.
• Uncontrolled driving behaviour may occur on uneven
ground. Therefore the speed must always be adjusted to
the ground conditions.
B500 classic/advanced