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Preparation for Use
6 Adjustments
6.1 Prerequisites
WARNING
Incorrect settings
Risk of falling, tipping over or improper user posture due to
incorrect settings
► Adjustments may only be carried out by qualified per­
sonnel instructed by the manufacturer.
►
Check for safe function before delivering the product.
CAUTION
Unsecured screw connections
Risk of pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user
► After all adjusting/readjusting work, retighten the
mounting screws/nuts firmly. Observe any torque set­
tings which may be specified.
► Any time you loosen a screw connection with thread
lock, replace it with a new screw connection or secure
the old screw connection with medium strength thread
locker (e.g. Loctite
®
241).
Fine adjustments and setting changes to match the concrete
physical and mental condition of the user should always be
made in the user's presence.
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before
adjustments are made.
6.2 Basic Settings
The following fitting tasks are described in more detail in the
included Instructions for Use (User):
•
Adjusting the Contour seat
• Adjusting the Recaro® seat
• Adjusting the side panels
• Adjusting the footrests
• Adjusting the belt lengths
• Adjusting the control panel
6.3 Changing control unit parameters
WARNING
Incorrect configuration settings
Falling, tipping over, collision due to programming errors
► Programming may only be performed by qualified per­
sonnel trained by the manufacturer. The manufacturer
of the product and the control unit manufacturer are
not liable in case of damage caused by programming
which was not performed properly and/or which was
not adjusted properly according to the user's abilities.
► Note that modified parameter settings in the configura­
tion can lead to changes in driving characteristics. In
particular, changes to the speed, acceleration, braking
or joystick settings can lead to unexpected and there­
fore uncontrollable driving characteristics and cause
an accident.