Otto Bock Avantgarde 4, Instructions For Use Manual

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7.11.1 Using the wheel locks
WARNING
Improper use of the wheel lock
Falls due to abrupt braking, rolling away of the product, crushing of hands
► Do not use the wheel lock as a driving brake.
► Always engage the wheel lock on both sides.
► Engage the wheel lock to prevent the product from moving when it is parked on uneven ground or during
transfers (e.g. into a car).
►
Do not reach between the rear wheel and the wheel lock when driving the product.
► Ensure that the knee lever wheel lock is properly adjusted (max.
5 mm
gap to the tyre). The lock bolt must
lock the drive wheel securely when stationary.
►
Please contact the qualified personnel who adjusted your product for readjustment of the wheel lock.
Activating/deactivating the knee lever wheel lock
1) Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see fig. 45, item 1; version with wheel lock lever exten­
sion: see fig. 46, item 1).
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the handle of the knee lever wheel lock up (see fig. 45, item 2; version with wheel lock lever extension: see
fig. 46, item 2).
→ The wheel lock bolt releases the wheel.
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Activating/deactivating the scissor wheel lock
1) Reach under the seat and pull the handle of the scissor wheel lock towards the back from the side (see
fig. 47).
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the handle of the scissor wheel lock forwards to unfold (see fig. 48).
→
The wheel lock lever releases the wheel.
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Avantgarde 4