Range - Otto Bock B500 Classic User Instructions

► Only drive on inclines and over obstacles with the seat
tilt and seat height adjustments lowered and with a ver­
tical backrest. The seat can be tilted back slightly when
driving downhill.
► Avoid embarking and disembarking on inclines and
slopes.
► Do not drive over stairs.
WARNING
Driving on unsuitable surfaces
Risk of falling, tipping
► Do not operate the power wheelchair on very smooth
surfaces (e.g. icy surfaces) or very rough surfaces
(e.g. gravel or rubble).
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.
INFORMATION
The control unit of the product switches to a safe mode at
elevated temperatures and after driving uphill for extended
periods of time, limiting the performance of the product.
B500 classic/advanced
The user is able to drive the product out of a hazardous
situation at any time. The product is fully functional again
once the unit has cooled down sufficiently (this may take
several minutes depending on the ambient temperature).
The power wheelchair is controlled by moving the joystick:
• The further the joystick is deflected from the centre posi­
tion, the faster the power wheelchair will drive in this dir­
ection.
• The maximum speed at full deflection of the joystick
depends on the selected speed level.
• Releasing the joystick automatically activates the brake
function, bringing the power wheelchair to a halt.
The mechanical brakes are activated automatically when the
power wheelchair comes to a stop so that it cannot roll.

6.5.6 Range

INFORMATION
► Information about the range of the power wheelchair
can be found in the chapter 'Technical Data'.
► Please note that the specified range was determined
under defined conditions in accordance with ISO
7176-4. In practice the range can be reduced by up to
50%.
The following factors influence the range of a power wheel­
chair:
• Battery capacity
Usage
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