Otto Bock A200 - 5.2 Storage Instructions; 6.1 Safety Instructions

5.2 Storage
5.2.1 Storage during daily use
The power wheelchair should always be protected against external influences.
The control unit must be turned off.
5.2.2 Storage during extended disuse
NOTICE
Deep discharge
Battery damage due to standby current
► Remove the fuse if the wheelchair is not used for more than 3 days.
Please observe the following if the power wheelchair is not used for more than 3days:
Storage conditions
• Store the power wheelchair in a dry, enclosed room with sufficient air circulation and protection from external
influences. Specific information about storage conditions: see Page56.
• Protect the wheels against ground frost, forexample by taking all weight off them using an assembly stand or
by setting them onto wooden blocks.
• Maintain sufficient clearance from sources of heat. If the product is parked for an extended period of time or
the tyres overheat (e.g.in the vicinity of radiators or in case of exposure to strong sunlight behind glass), the
tyres may become permanently deformed.
• Fill pneumatic tyres with slight overpressure.
• Rotate the wheels weekly to prevent flat tyres from extended standing.
• For extended storage, store the power wheelchair so the wheels are not in contact with the ground.
Note regarding the tyres
• If the power wheelchair is not moved for several days, permanent colour changes may develop where it comes
into contact with the ground. A suitable base should therefore be used when parking it for extended periods of
time.
• Black tyres contain carbon black particles. They may leave black friction marks where they come into contact
with the ground. Therefore, the manufacturer recommends grey tyres if the product is primarily used indoors.
• Avoid unnecessary parking outdoors. Direct exposure to sunlight/UV radiation causes the tyres to age more
quickly. As a result, the tread surface hardens and corner pieces break out of the tread.
• The tyres must be changed when the tread is less than 1mm (0.04") to ensure safe driving behaviour.
• The tyres should be replaced every 2years regardless of wear and tear.
• When power wheelchairs with PU tyres are parked for longer periods, the tyres may become deformed (flat
spots). This deformation will go away on its own over time while driving.
6 Preparing the product for use
6.1 Safety instructions
General hazards while putting into operation
WARNING
Improper handling of packaging materials
Risk of suffocation due to neglect of the duty to supervise
► 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
► 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.
13A200
Preparing the product for use