Otto Bock Juvo, Instructions For Use Manual

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6.15.1.2 Safety requirements for operation
CAUTION
Uncontrolled driving behaviour due to technical malfunctions of the special control
Injuries due to falling, tipping over or collision of the wheelchair.
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Please contact your authorised specialist dealer immediately in case of technical malfunctions.
► If you detect malfunctions, defects or other hazards that could lead to personal injuries, immediately disen­
gage the special control.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled driving behaviour due to interference from electromagnetic fields
Injuries due to falling, tipping over or collision of the wheelchair.
The following particularities must be observed during operation:
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Electromagnetic fields can influence the function of special controls.
► On the other hand, the special controls may generate electromagnetic fields themselves that cause other
devices to malfunction.
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Switch off the respective special control when its function is not required.
CAUTION
Getting in and out incorrectly
Injuries due to falling, tipping over of the wheelchair. Damage to the special control equipment
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Turn the wheelchair control unit off while getting in and out in order to prevent uncontrolled movement of the
wheelchair.
► Please note that the special controls are not designed to bear the full weight of the user; they should therefore
not be used for getting into or out of the wheelchair.
NOTICE
Use under incorrect environmental conditions
Damage to the product due to excessively high or low temperatures
► Only use the product within a temperature range of
-15 °C to +40 °C (5 °F to +104 °F)
.
INFORMATION
The controls of the power wheelchair are protected according to protective system IPX4 and can thus be used in
inclement weather (e.g. rain). The controls are approved for outdoor and indoor use and meet the requirements
for climate and splash water.
INFORMATION
In the event of communication problems in the bus system, the system performs an EMERGENCY STOP to avoid
uncontrolled functions. If the driving function is still not available after switching the controls on again, unlock the
brakes to activate the push mode. In this case, contact a specialist dealer as soon as possible.
6.15.1.3 Safety requirements for care, maintenance and disposal
CAUTION
Improper maintenance, repairs or adjustments
Injuries due to falling, tipping over or collision of the wheelchair due to unexpected behaviour.
► Maintenance work on the power wheelchair may only be completed by personnel authorised and trained by
Ottobock.
6.15.1.4 Effects of electromagnetic interference on the product and on the user
INFORMATION
Also note the safety instructions in the main "Safety" section regarding this topic (see Page 13).
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