Otto Bock SKIPPI, Service Manual

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Service Work
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Fig. 24 Electric back angle adjustment
The bracket of the back is inserted into the slot of the actuator attachment and secured with a
bolt.
In case of the smallest seat depth setting, in which the back is attached more to the front by
20 mm/0,8”, the bearing bolt for the actuator must be mounted in the front bore hole of the
actuator bracket.
6.11 Retrofitting the seat height adjustment
(optional)
WARNING
Risk of accidents and injury due to improper use of the seat height adjustment function.
The
seat height adjustment function may only be used on a level surface.
No unauthorised persons may be present in the danger zone when the seat height adjustment function
is used. No objects or obstacles which might cause interference may be in the adjustment range.
All attendants must be informed that, due to the construction, pinch points exist in the area between
the seat frame and wheelchair frame.
Users and attendants must not reach into the danger area.
WARNING
Risk of pinching or crushing in the electric seat adjustment area.
The seat height adjustment
function may only be used on a level surface. When activating the seat height adjustment (optional),
back angle adjustment (optional) and seat tilt (optional), there are pinch and shear points in the area
between the seat frame and wheelchair frame due to the construction. Inform all attendants about
this.
In order to prevent injuries, ensure that body parts such as the hands and feet are always kept out
of the danger zone, that no interfering objects such as clothing or obstacles are in the danger zone
and that no unauthorised persons are present there.
It is possible at any time to add a seat height adjustment (lift seat) or a combination of seat
height adjustment/ seat tilt or seat height adjustment/ back angle adjustment to the Skippi
power wheelchair.
The seat height adjustment is supplied as assembly unit. Prior to installing, the following pre-
paratory work is required:
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Turn the control unit off.
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Remove the battery packs (see section 6.3).