General Information; Range Of Application; Declaration Of Conformity - Otto Bock B 500 Bedienungsanleitung

1 General Information

Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the power wheelchair B 500/B 500-S, a quality product that offers versatile
functions for everyday use. The main special features of the B 500/B 500-S are:
- Customization through options and special fabrication with modular components (chassis, seating system,
control unit, accessories)
- Easy servicing thanks to good and clear accessibility of all component groups
Before using the power wheelchair, please read these Instructions for Use thoroughly, especially the Safety
Instructions in Section 5.
The model as described in these Instructions for Use is subject to technical changes without notice.

2 Range of Application

The power wheelchair B 500/B 500-S is designed solely for people who are unable to walk or who have a
walking impediment. The wheelchair can be controlled either by the patient or by an attendant with the use of
special controls.
The B 500/B 500-S is a power wheelchair designed for indoor and outdoor use. It is sufficiently compact and
maneuverable for indoor use and can overcome some outdoor obstacles in accordance with category B of the
EN 12184 standard.
The many customization and adjustment possibilities, provided by its modular design, allow for use by a wide
range of patients with the following walking impediments or conditions:
- Paralyses
- Loss of limbs
- Defective or deformed limbs
- Joint contractures and damages
- Other diseases or conditions
In particular, the B 500/B 500-S was designed for persons who are generally able to move independently in a
power wheelchair.
For the individual fittings, the following is to be taken into consideration:
- Body height and weight (maximum load 120 kg)
- Physical and psychological condition
- Age of the patient
- Living conditions and environment
The seat of the B 500-S was rotated by 180°. The caster wheel stabilization improves directional stability
without restricting maneuverability. When beginning to steer the B 500-S, a somewhat bigger joystick deflection
is required in order to overcome the internal resistance of the caster wheel stabilization.

3 Declaration of Conformity

Otto Bock as a manufacturer with sole responsibility declares that the power wheelchair B 500/B 500-S meets
the requirements of the European Directive for Medical Products 93/42/EEC.
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