Transport And Storage - Otto Bock B 500 Bedienungsanleitung

6 Transport and Storage

When transporting the B 500/B 500-S in a vehicle, ensure that it is sufficiently secured with lashing straps.
The B 500/B 500-S is equipped with four fixing eyelets at the frame for this purpose. The temperature during
transport and storage must be between -40°C and +65°C. The wheelchair control must be switched off and the
brake locked during transport.
Caution!
During transport in a motor vehicle for the transportation of disabled persons:
Where possible, passengers are to be seated in the seats installed in the vehicle and be attached
with the corresponding restraint systems. Only this can ensure optimal protection of the passenger in
case of an accident.
However, remaining seated in the power wheelchair B 500 during transport in motor vehicles for
the transportation of disabled persons is permissible provided that Otto Bock safety components
and an appropriate restraint system is used. For further information, see our brochure "Using
your wheelchair, mobility base with seating shell or buggy as a seat in motor vehicles for the
transportation of disabled persons" 646D158.
Caution!
The power wheelchair B 500-S has not been approved for use as a seat in motor vehicles for the
trans-portation of disabled persons! Until its approval, passengers must be seated exclusively in the
specially installed seats of the vehicle and be attached with the corresponding restraint systems!
Failure to follow these instructions could lead to injury of the wheelchair user as well as all other
passengers in the motor vehicle in case of an accident.
To reduce the folded size during transport, the backrest can be folded down and armrests and footrests can be
taken off. More detailed information is provided in Section 9 "Adjustment Possibilities".
Fig. 1: Folded size B-500
When driving onto ramps, the swivel lock ensures a smooth and effortless straight forward movement of the
B500. The swivel lock is an optional accessory and can be easily retrofitted.
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