Otto Bock Start B2, Instructions For Use Manual

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Important information about disinfecting
• If the product is used by more than one person, using a conventional disinfectant is required.
• Only use colourless water-based disinfectants. Observe the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer.
9 Maintenance
• The function of the product should be checked
before each use
.
• The product may not be used if defects are noted. This applies in particular in case of instability of the product
or altered driving characteristics as well as problems with the user's seating position or the stability of the seat.
Inform the qualified personnel promptly for the rectification of defects.
• This also applies if loose, worn, bent or damaged components, cracks in the frame or broken frame compon­
ents are identified.
• Some maintenance tasks within a defined scope can be completed directly by the user or an attendant (see the
section "Maintenance Tasks" and "Further Maintenance Information").
• The manufacturer also recommends regular maintenance
every 12 months
by authorised, qualified personnel.
• Failure to maintain the product can lead to injuries for the user of the product.
• Service and repairs may only be carried out by authorised, qualified personnel or the manufacturer. This will
ensure that only Ottobock spare parts are used for repairs.
9.1 Maintenance intervals
The functions described below must be checked by the user or an attendant at the specified intervals:
Inspection task Before each use Monthly Quarterly
Functional test of the wheel locks X
Sagging of the seat or back support upholstery X
Stability of the leg supports X
Visual inspection of wear and tear parts (e.g., tyres,
bearings) X
Soiling of bearings X
Damage to the handrim X
Wear and tear of the folding mechanism X
Check of the spoke tension on the drive wheels X
Check of all screw connections X
Check the legibility of all labels and markings on the
product X
9.2 Maintenance tasks
To ensure smooth operation at all times, users or attendants with some technical skills can maintain some parts of
the product:
•
Bolted connections must be periodically checked for tightness, especially during the initial period of use or
after adjustments have been made to the wheelchair. If a screw connection loosens repeatedly, contact the
specialist dealer promptly.
• Hair and dirt frequently collect between the caster fork and the caster wheel and make the caster wheels
harder to manoeuvre as time goes by. Remove the caster wheel and thoroughly clean the fork and caster wheel
using a mild household cleaner.
• The drive wheels are equipped with a quick-release axle system as standard equipment. To keep this system
operational, ensure that no dirt adheres to the quick-release axle or receiver bushing. Periodically lubricate the
quick-release axle lightly with thin, resin-free oil (sewing machine oil).
• If the wheelchair becomes wet, it should be rubbed dry again.
10 Disposal
10.1 Disposal information
Return the product to the specialist dealer for disposal.
All components of the product must be disposed of properly in accordance with the respective national environ­
mental regulations.
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