Safety Requirements For Operation - Ottobock C1000 DS Gebrauchsanweisung

Safety instructions
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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 func-
tions, 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.
Programming must only be completed by authorised person-
nel. Neither Ottobock nor the control unit manufacturer are
liable for damages (especially in combination with special
controls) caused by programming that was not properly /
professionally adapted to the abilities of the wheelchair user.
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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
C1000 DS has been approved for ascending or descend-
ing inclines up to a maximum of 17 %. Navigating inclines
above this percentage value is not permitted.
The critical obstacle height of the C1000 DS is 10 cm.
Crossing obstacles higher than 10 cm is not permitted.
Obstacles must not be crossed while ascending or de-
scending inclines.
Navigating stairs is not permitted.
Driving backwards should be limited to manoeuvring or
short distances on level ground.
WARNING
Risk of accidents due to tipping during operation. Reduce
speed when driving downhill (e.g. select speed level 1). Ob-
stacles must not be crossed while ascending or descending
inclines. Avoid getting into or out of the wheelchair on slopes.
C1000 DS