Safety Requirements For Operation - Otto Bock C2000 Gebrauchsanweisung

Safety
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Safety Requirements for Operation

WARNING
Risk of accidents and injury due to defective safety
functions. The user is obligated to ensure that the power
wheelchair and its safety functions are in safe and proper
condition before every use.
The power wheelchair may only be operated if all safety
functions, e. g. the automatic brakes, are functional. Brake
failure can result in serious accidents with fatal injuries.
WARNING
Risk of accidents and injury due to incorrect configura-
tion settings. Modified parameter settings in the configura-
tion can lead to changes in driving characteristics. In par-
ticular, changes to the speed, acceleration, braking or joy-
stick settings can lead to unexpected and therefore uncon-
trollable operating performance with a risk of accidents.
Always test the driving characteristics of the power wheel-
chair after configuration / programming is complete. Pro-
gramming must only be completed by authorised person-
nel. Neither Ottobock nor the control unit manufacturer are
liable for damages (especially in combination with special
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controls) caused by programming that was not properly /
professionally adapted to the abilities of the wheelchair
user.
WARNING
Risk of accidents and injury due to a lack of brake func-
tionality when the brake is disengaged. Note the lack of
brake functionality when the brake is disengaged, espe-
cially when moving the power wheelchair on slopes.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to tipping during operation. The C2000
power wheelchair has been approved for ascending or
descending inclines of up to 22 % for a short time. Navi-
gating inclines above this percentage value is not permit-
ted.
The critical obstacle height of the C2000 power wheel-
chair is maximally 140 mm (depending on the load and
driving direction). It is not permitted to cross obstacles
higher than 140 mm. When driving on inclines or slopes, it
is not permissible to negotiate obstacles.
Operating the power wheelchair on stairs is not permitted.
Driving backwards should be limited to manoeuvring or
short distances on level ground.
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