Otto Bock Avantgarde 4, Instructions For Use Manual

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WARNING
Settings outside the safety limits
Tipping over, falling due to adjustment errors because of failure to observe the physical/psychological require­
ments of the user
► In certain versions and with certain settings, the product tends to tip backwards due to its design. This is an
intentional feature designed to enable users with the corresponding physical prerequisites to manoeuvre
quickly and nimbly.
►
Users with the necessary physical and psychological preconditions can be supplied with such versions/set­
tings. If the physical/psychological preconditions change, the product may no longer be used with these set­
tings. Inform the responsible qualified personnel immediately in this case.
WARNING
Improper handling of packaging materials
Risk of suffocation due to neglect of the duty to supervise
►
Packaging materials must be kept out of the reach of children.
Risk of hand injuries
CAUTION
Pinching on components
Pinching, crushing due to lack of caution in danger areas
►
Do not reach between the drive wheel and wheel lock or drive wheel and side panel when driving the wheel­
chair.
► Do not reach into the spokes of the rotating drive wheel.
►
Pay attention not to pinch parts of your body at the wheel lock lever or between the side or frame parts.
CAUTION
Heat development when braking with handrims
Burns due to insufficient hand protection
►
Wear wheelchair gloves when travelling at high speeds.
Hazards while driving
WARNING
Improper use of the wheel lock
Falling due to abrupt braking, rolling away of the wheelchair, damage to the wheel lock
►
Do not use the wheel lock as a driving brake.
► Apply the wheel lock to prevent the wheelchair from moving on uneven ground or during transfers (e.g. into a
car).
CAUTION
Lack of driving experience
Tipping over, falling due to errors in handling the product
► Practise on level, open ground first.
► Learn with the support of an assistant how the product reacts to changes in centre of gravity, e.g. downward
or upward slopes, inclines or when overcoming obstacles.
CAUTION
Leaning forward in the wheelchair
Tipping over, overturning due to incorrect centre of gravity
►
Do not lean too far out of the wheelchair when trying to pick up objects.
► Lean well forward with your upper body when climbing gradients, overcoming obstacles on gradients or on
ramps. If users cannot lean their upper body forward, accompanying persons must support the wheelchair
from behind.
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Safety
Avantgarde 4