General Information; Preface; Intended Use - Otto Bock C200 Bedienungsanleitung

1 General Information

1.1 Preface

These instructions for use provide the user as well as his or
her attendants with all the required knowledge on the design,
function, operation and maintenance of the C2000 power
wheelchair from Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH. The
instructions contain all the information that is needed to use
the power wheelchair safely, to determine the possible
causes of a malfunction and to help eliminate it.
Knowledge of these instructions for use is absolutely neces-
sary for ensuring that the power wheelchair is used safely.
Therefore, the user and his or her attendants must read the
instructions for use thoroughly, especially the section on
"Safety", before using the power wheelchair. This ensures
the functionality of the power wheelchair is fully utilised.
1.2 Intended Use
The C2000 power wheelchair is intended exclusively for in-
dividual indoor and outdoor self-transportation by persons
with walking impediments or walking inabilities. The C2000
power wheelchair may only be combined with the options
C2000
mentioned in these instructions for use. Otto Bock assumes
no liability for combinations with medical devices and / or
accessories from other manufacturers outside of the modular
system. An option for the power wheelchair is to have it con-
trolled by an attendant with the use of an attendant control.
Any other use is considered improper use. The manufacturer
is not liable for any personal injury or damage to property
resulting from improper use; in such cases, the user has sole
liability.
The power wheelchair may only be used by properly trained
persons. Training users and attendants to use the power
wheelchair is required in order to protect persons from dan-
ger and to ensure that the power wheelchair is operated
safely and correctly.
The operational safety of the power wheelchair can only be
ensured if it is used properly in accordance with the informa-
tion contained in these instructions for use. The user is ulti-
mately responsible for accident-free operation.
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