Reducing The Transportation Size - Otto Bock B500 Classic User Instructions

Usage
WARNING
Improper transportation in aircraft
Burns, explosion or damage to the battery due to failure to
observe the rules for transportation
► Follow the IATA (International Air Transport Associ­
ation) rules when transporting the power wheelchair in
an aircraft. To this end, the fuse must always be
removed and the battery connectors must be insulated
so that they are short-circuit-proof prior to check-in of
the power wheelchair as luggage.
► Note that those batteries in particular which may leak
or will not be transported upright must be removed and
packaged so they cannot leak or short circuit.
► For more information please visit the www.iata.org
website. The manufacturer recommends contacting the
airline directly before every flight to obtain information
regarding special transport regulations.
CAUTION
Securing the power wheelchair insufficiently during
transport
Risk of pinching, crushing, blows to body parts
► During transportation in vehicles, on lifting platforms or
in lifts, turn the control unit of the power wheelchair off
and lock the brake.
► The power wheelchair must be secured in accordance
with the regulations for the transport device.
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► During transport in another vehicle, the power wheel­
chair must be secured sufficiently with cargo straps.
Only attach the cargo straps to the corresponding
transportation eyelets and specified tie-down points.

6.13.2 Reducing the transportation size

1) Flip the footrests up and remove.
2) Remove the side panels.
3) Fold the backrest forward on to the seat surface.
Fig. 45 Power wheelchair with reduced transportation size
Folding down the backrest without back angle
adjustment
1) Pull on the backrest release strap.
2) Remove the side panels.
3) Pull the release strap back.
B500 classic/advanced