Otto Bock ECO BUGGY, Instructions For Use Manual

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9 Maintenance and repair
9.1 Maintenance
WARNING
Insufficient maintenance
Severe user injuries, damage to the product due to failure to observe maintenance intervals
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Only carry out the maintenance tasks described in this section. All other maintenance and service tasks may
only be carried out by qualified personnel.
► The functionality and operating safety of the product must be verified and a service performed at least
once per year
.
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For users with a changing anatomy (for example body dimensions, weight) or users with a changing clinical
picture, have the product inspected, adjusted and serviced at least
once every six months
.
• The function of the product should be checked
before each use
.
• The product may not be used if defects are noted. This applies in particular in case of instability of the product
or altered driving characteristics as well as problems with the user's seating position or the stability of the seat.
Inform the qualified personnel promptly for the rectification of defects.
• This also applies if loose, worn, bent or damaged components, cracks in the frame or broken frame compon­
ents are identified.
• Some maintenance tasks can be carried out to a certain extent by the user at home (see the sections "Mainten­
ance intervals" and "Maintenance tasks").
• Failure to maintain the product can lead to injuries for the user of the product.
9.1.1 Maintenance intervals
The functions described below must be checked by the user or an attendant at the specified intervals:
Inspection task Before each use Monthly Quarterly
Functional test of the wheel locks X
Check of all screw connections X
Wear and tear of the folding mechanism X
Locking mechanism of the footplates X
Check belts for wear X
Check that padding and calf band are in proper
condition X
Visual inspection of wear and tear parts (e.g., tyres,
bearings) X
Soiling of bearings X
Check the legibility of all labels and markings on the
product X
9.1.2 Maintenance tasks
To ensure smooth operation at all times, users or attendants with some technical skills can maintain some parts of
the product:
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Particles of dirt and hair accumulate on the caster wheel axle and threaded axle of the caster fork over time.
This makes the steering stiffer. Regularly remove dirt and oil the axles. See the section “Approach in case of
stiffness”.
• Dirt particles and hair accumulate on the axle over time. This causes the wheels to turn less easily. Regularly
remove dirt from the axle to ensure wheels remain functional. Then lubricate the axle with a few drops of thin,
resin-free oil (e.g. sewing machine oil).
CAUTION: Do not used pointed or sharp objects that could damage the product when removing dirt. If
the wheels still do not rotate smoothly, please contact the qualified personnel.
• If the rehab buggy gets wet, it should be rubbed dry again.
• Screw connections must be periodically checked for tightness, especially during the initial period of use or
after making adjustments to the rehab buggy. If a screw connection loosens repeatedly, contact the qualified
personnel promptly.
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Maintenance and repair