Otto Bock 490E75 1 C Series User Manual

8 Maintenance and repair
8.1 Maintenance
WARNING
Insufficient maintenance
Severe user injuries, damage to the product due to failure to observe maintenance intervals
► Only carry out the maintenance tasks described in this section. All other maintenance and service tasks may
only be carried out by qualified personnel.
► The functionality and operating safety of the product must be verified and a service performed at least
onceper year.
► For users with a changing anatomy (forexample body dimensions, weight) or users with a changing clinical
picture, have the product inspected, adjusted and serviced at least onceevery six months.
WARNING
Failure to inspect important product features
Severe user injuries, damage to the product due to maintenance errors
► Inspect the seat adjustment features for visible signs of damage at least 1 x per month and ensure all screw
connections are tight.
► Maintain sufficient air pressure in the tyres. The correct tyre pressure is printed on the tyre casing and listed
in the section "Technical data".
• 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 can be carried out to a specified extent by the user at home. Further information is
found in the section “Maintenance intervals” (see page104).
• Failure to maintain the product can lead to injuries for the user of the product.
8.1.1 Maintenance intervals
The functions described below must be checked by the user or an attendant at the specified intervals:
Component Task Prior to
every use
Weekly Monthly
Check that wheel mounts are securely fastened X
Check that wheels rotate freely and without axial runout X
Drive wheels
Check directional stability of the power wheelchair X
Check that the fork is seated in the adapter without play X
Check that wheels rotate freely and without axial runout X
Caster wheels
Check that the mounting nuts are tight X
Check that mounting screws are fastened properly XSeat attachment
Check that seat lock is positioned securely X
Check whether the ratchet mechanism is functioning
properly and positioned securely
X
Check for damage to foot supports X
Leg support
Check whether the foot supports are sufficiently stable
in the folded-up position
X
Ensure that padding is in perfect condition X
Check the attachment straps for wear X
Padding/straps
Check belt buckle for functionality X
Check air pressure (see tyre sidewall) X
Check for sufficient tread depth (min. 1 mm/0.04″) X
Tyres
Check for damage X
Batteries Check battery charge level X
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Maintenance and repair
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Otto Bock 490E75 1 C Series Specifications

General

Brand	Otto Bock
Model	490E75 1 C Series
Category	Wheelchair
Language	English