Otto Bock Juvo, Instructions For Use Manual

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6.7.9 Adjusting the driving characteristics
WARNING
Incorrect configuration settings
Falling, tipping over, collision due to programming errors
► Programming may only be performed by qualified personnel 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.
Adjusting and setting the speed, acceleration and deceleration values to the individual user requirements is per­
formed exclusively by qualified personnel trained by the manufacturer.
6.8 Enabling/disabling the brakes
WARNING
Uncontrolled rolling
Risk of collision with persons or nearby objects due to unlocked brake
►
Note the lack of brake functionality when the brake is deactivated. The brake function may only be released in
the presence of an attendant.
► Should the user be unable to release the brake himself, the brake can be released by the attendant.
►
Note that when the power wheelchair is moved on an incline, the attendant must provide the required brake
force.
► Ensure that the wheel lock is engaged each time when parking the power wheelchair.
WARNING
Improper maintenance, repair, or adjustment work on the brake
Falling, tipping, collision with persons or nearby objects due to improper operation
► Repairs and adjustments to the brake may only be made by qualified personnel trained by the manufacturer.
Incorrect settings can lead to a loss of braking power.
CAUTION
Exposed pinch points
Crushing, pinching due to incorrect handling
► Grasp the brake release levers as close to the outer end as possible to avoid pinching your fingers between
the splash guard and brake release lever.
INFORMATION
When the joystick is activated while the brakes are unlocked, the control unit emits an error signal on the control
panel. If this is not the case, something has malfunctioned and the problem must be eliminated immediately by a
specialist dealer.
It is possible to push the power wheelchair in case of control unit failure or insufficient battery charge level.
To do so, the brake is deactivated via the mechanical release. The brake releases are located on the right and left
of the driving motors.
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Releasing/deactivating the brake
1) If needed: Turn the control device off.
2) Push the brake release levers down (see fig. 37,
item 1).
→
The drive motors are released and the power wheel­
chair has no braking function.
→ After switching the control device on: The control
device recognises that the brake has been released
and deactivates the driving function.
→ A warning appears on the control panel.
Enabling/activating the brake
1) If needed: Turn the control device off.
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