Otto Bock B500 Classic User Instructions page 35

necessary to disable the brake using the release mechanism
described below.
The brake release is located between the frame and seat, on
either the right or left side according to customer prefer­
ence.
Disabling/deactivating the brake
1) Pull the brake release bolt up (see Fig. 16, item 1).
→ The brake release lever (see Fig. 16, item 2) is
unlocked.
2) Push the brake release lever forward until it engages.
→ The brake is disabled, all braking systems are turned
off.
→ The control unit will recognise that the brake has been
disabled and deactivate the driving function.
→ A warning will appear on the LCD monitor as soon as
the joystick is deflected:
Display Information
Brake is disabled
B500 classic/advanced
Fig. 16 Disabling the brake
1 Brake release bolt
Enabling/activating the brake
1) Push the brake release lever (see Fig. 17, arrow) up
until the brake release bolts engage.
2) Turn the control unit off and on again.
→ The driving function is activated.
Usage
2 Brake release lever
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