Otto Bock A200 - 8.7.4 Speed Level Selection; 8.7.5 Driving Operations

INFORMATION
In dangerous situations, the product can be turned off at any time using the on/off button. When the button is
pressed, the product brakes immediately and the electrical functions cease. Malfunctions suchas an insufficient
supply of power to the controls are recognised by the software, triggering an emergency stop or reducing the
speed of the product.
• Pressing the [on/off] button (see Page23) turns the power wheelchair control unit on or off. The power wheel
chair turns off automatically if the control unit has not been used for an extended period of time.
• The power wheelchair brakes automatically and comes to a stop if it is turned off with the [on/off] button while
being driven.
• Each time you switch on the control unit, it will be at the previously selected speed level.
8.7.4 Selecting the speed levels
• The power wheelchair has a programmable number of speed levels (delivery condition = 5 speed levels).
• Pressing the [Decrease Speed] button lowers the speed level.
• Pressing the [Increase Speed] button raises the speed level.
• The pitch of the audible signal changes once the highest or lowest speed level is reached.
• The [Selected speed level] LED display shows the speed level selected.
Display Information
Selected speed level = 3
8.7.5 Driving
WARNING
Driving on unsuitable surfaces
Risk of falling or tipping over due to operator error
► Do not operate the power wheelchair on very smooth surfaces (e.g.icy surfaces) or very rough surfaces
(e.g.gravel or rubble).
WARNING
Driving on slopes, over obstacles
Falling, tipping over due to user error
► Only cross obstacles or negotiate ascents or descents that are within the permitted maximums. For more
information, see the section "Technical data" (see Page56).
► Do not cross over any obstacles while ascending or descending inclines.
► Avoid embarking and disembarking on inclines and slopes.
► Do not drive over stairs.
WARNING
Longer braking distance
Risk of falling, tipping over or collision due to operator error
► Note that the braking distance is much longer on downgrades than on the level.
► Also reduce speed when driving downhill (e.g.select speed level 1).
INFORMATION
The control unit of the product switches to a safe mode at elevated temperatures and after driving uphill for exten
ded periods of time, limiting the performance of the product.
The user is able to drive the product out of a hazardous situation at any time. After a short time, the product is fully
operational again.
The power wheelchair is controlled by moving the joystick:
• The further the joystick is deflected from the centre position, the faster the power wheelchair will drive in this
direction.
• The maximum speed at full deflection of the joystick depends on the selected speed level.
• Releasing the joystick automatically activates the brake function, bringing the power wheelchair to a halt.
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