Manual Seat Functions; Safety Instructions; Manual Seat Tilt; Manual Back Angle Adjustment - Otto Bock B500 Classic User Instructions

6.9 Manual seat functions

The power wheelchair can be equipped with a range of
optional manual seat functions.

6.9.1 Safety Instructions

WARNING
Exposed pinch points in the seat adjustment area
Risk of pinching, crushing of limbs
► Note that when manual seat options are used, inherent
pinch and shear points are located between the seat
frame and the power wheelchair frame.
► Ensure that no body parts, such as hands or feet, are
in the danger area while manual seat options are used.
► Ensure that no interfering objects, such as clothing or
other obstacles, are in the danger area while manual
seat options are used.

6.9.2 Manual seat tilt

WARNING
Unintentional lowering of the seat tilt
Risk of pinching, crushing of limbs
► Note that the seat can drop suddenly if the release
lever is operated while the seat is tilted.
The power wheelchair with standard or contour seat can be
equipped with a manual seat tilt function.
B500 classic/advanced
The manual seat tilt function allows the seat to be tilted, for
example to relief pressure. The seat can be tilted back con­
tinuously by up to 20°.
Tilting the seat back
1) Activate the release lever on the armrest (see Fig. 25).
2) Move the seat to the desired angle.
3) Let go of the release lever.
→ The seat is tilted back.
The seat is easier to tilt if the backrest is tilted back.
Fig. 25 Tilting the seat manually

6.9.3 Manual back angle adjustment

The power wheelchair with standard or contour seat can be
equipped with a manual back angle adjustment function.
Usage
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