Otto Bock SKIPPI, Instructions For Use Manual

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8.8.6 Range
INFORMATION
► Information about the range of the product can be found in the section "Technical data".
► Note that the batteries reach their full capacity only after
20–30
charge cycles, and the product can achieve
the stated range only then.
► Please note that the specified range was determined under defined conditions in accordance with ISO
7176-4. In practice the range can be reduced by up to
50%
.
The following factors influence the range of the product:
•
Battery capacity
• Battery age (batteries reach their full capacity only after
approx. 20
charge cycles, and the product can
achieve the stated range only then)
• Ambient temperature
• Driving conditions (e.g. terrain profile, condition of surface)
• Charging method
• Type and number of power options
• Overall weight of the wheelchair with selected equipment
• Use of power options
• Body weight of user
• Tyres (air pressure, tyre tread depth)
8.8.7 Drive-away lock
INFORMATION
The drive-away lock can only be activated as described below if the function was previously enabled (see inside
front cover). The drive-away lock parameter is set to "Off" by default. The factory setting may also have been set
to “On” by the specialist dealer or at the factory according to the order.
Please ask your specialist dealer about the setting selected for you.
The power wheelchair control unit features an electronic drive-away lock, which is disabled by default.
If the function has been ordered and enabled, the drive-away lock can be activated or deactivated as follows using
the control panel:
Activating the drive-away lock
► While the control unit is turned on, press and hold the [Mode] button for at least 5 seconds.
→ A short beep confirms that the drive-away lock was activated.
INFORMATION: If keypress beeps are activated, then the drive-away lock is only active after the
second beep.
→
The control unit turns itself off.
→ The key symbol on the LCD screen indicates that the drive-away lock is activated:
Display Information
Drive-away lock
Deactivating the drive-away lock
1) Push the [On/Off] button on the control panel.
→ The control unit is turned on. The LCD screen indicates that the drive-away lock is activated.
2) Push the joystick all the way forward until a beep sounds.
3) Push the joystick all the way back until a beep sounds.
4) Release the joystick.
→
A long beep confirms that the driving function is enabled.
→ The battery indicator and speed level are shown on the LCD screen.
→
The drive-away lock is deactivated and driving is enabled.
Troubleshooting
The drive-away lock remains active if the joystick is not moved correctly.
1) Turn the control unit off in order to deactivate the drive-away lock again.
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