Otto Bock Juvo, Instructions For Use Manual

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5 Preparation for use
5.1 Safety instructions
WARNING
Improper handling of packaging materials
Risk of suffocation due to neglect of the duty to supervise
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Packaging materials must be kept out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Uncontrolled movement of components when making adjustments
Crushing, pinching, blows due to non-observance of the maintenance and repair instructions
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Ensure that body parts, such as hands or head, are never in the danger zone.
► Perform the work with the aid of a helper for support.
WARNING
Independent modification of settings
Serious injuries to the user due to unallowable changes to the product
► Do not modify the settings established by the qualified personnel.
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In case of problems with the settings (unsatisfactory seating position, caster wheel wobble, etc.) please con­
tact the qualified personnel who adjusted your product.
CAUTION
Screw connections not tightened
Pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user due to assembly errors
► After all adjusting/readjusting work authorised by the manufacturer, retighten the mounting screws/nuts firmly.
Observe any torque settings which may be specified.
5.2 Initial operation
The specialist dealer ships the power wheelchair fully assembled and ready to use.
The following additional tasks may be required:
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Activating the circuit breaker (see Page 19)
• Folding up the backrest (see Page 23)
• Charging the battery (see Page 53)
5.3 Settings
The user may only perform the fine-tuning adjustments described in the following.
This fine-tuning should be carried out by attendants and only in the presence of the user. The user should sit
upright in the power wheelchair while adjustments are made.
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Adjusting the back angle (see Page 24)
• Adjusting the armrests (see Page 20)
• Adjusting the position of the control panel (see Page 21)
• Adjusting the lower leg length (see Page 22)
• Adjusting the lap belt (see Page 68)
• Adjusting the belt lengths (see Page 88)
Further adjustments may be made only by qualified personnel
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before adjustments are made.
5.3.1 Changing control unit parameters
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.
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Preparation for use
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