Otto Bock Avantgarde 4, Instructions For Use Manual

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7.3.5 Adjusting the leg supports
Further adjustments may be made only by qualified personnel.
7.4 Seat cushion and back upholstery
WARNING
Seat cushions and back support pads may ignite
Burns due to user error
►
The seat and back support upholstery as well as seat cushions, padding and covers fulfil the normative
requirements for flame resistance. However, they may still ignite if fire is handled improperly or negligently.
► Keep away from all ignition sources, especially lit cigarettes.
CAUTION
Wear of the seat and back upholstery
Loss of functionality due to prohibited continued use
► Have the seat and back upholstery replaced immediately in case of damage.
The product is equipped with seat and back upholstery. Hook-and-loop fasteners on the seat upholstery are used
to attach the seat cushion. The seat cushion ensures pressure relief during use of the wheelchair. It was chosen by
qualified personnel according to the needs of the user.
7.4.1 Removing and fastening the seat cushion
The seat cushion can be removed from the wheelchair for cleaning.
1) Lay the seat cushion onto the seat upholstery and secure it against sliding by pressing it onto the hook-and-
loop fastener (see fig. 23).
2) To remove, detach the seat cushion from the hook-and-loop fastener on the upholstery.
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7.4.2 Removing and fastening the back support pad
The back padding can be removed from the wheelchair for cleaning.
Removing the back support pad
1) Remove the seat cushion.
2) Pull the back support pad off the seat upholstery towards the rear (see fig. 24).
3) Pull the back support pad off the hook-and-loop straps of the back support upholstery (see fig. 25).
Fastening the back support pad
1) From the rear, apply the edge of the back support pad to the upper hook-and-loop strap (see fig. 25).
2) Fold down the back support pad and secure it to the upholstery straps with hook-and-loop fasteners (see
fig. 25).
3) Pull the part of the flap that can be fastened forward and attach it to the seat upholstery with the hook-and-loop
fastener (see fig. 24).
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Avantgarde 4