Otto Bock A200 - Disassembly and Transport; 8.15.1 Safety Instructions; 8.15.2 Reducing Transportation Size

8.14.2 Overview of other options
INFORMATION
You can find these and other optional add-on components on the order form and in the accessories catalogue.
The power wheelchair can be equipped with additional options:
• Curb climbing assist: To overcome curbs and steps with a maximum height of 80mm (3").
• Puncture-proof tyres: Solid rubber tyres
• Standard seat, junior
• Armrest accessories: Special adapters for the armrests in our accessories catalogue
• Mounting kit for head/neck supports: For installation on the back support tube
• Additional lights
• Tool kit
• Airman pump
• Crutch holder
• Tray
• Accessories bag
• Mobile phone bag
8.15 Disassembly and transport
8.15.1 Safety instructions
WARNING
Improper transportation in aircraft
Burns, explosion or damage to the battery due to failure to observe the rules for transportation
► Follow the rules of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) and the respective airline when trans
porting the power wheelchair in an aircraft. To this end, the fuse must always be removed and the battery con
nectors must be insulated so that they are short-circuit-proof prior to check-in of the power wheelchair as lug
gage.
► Note that those batteries in particular which may leak or will not be transported upright must be removed and
packaged so they cannot leak or short circuit.
► For more information please visit the www.iata.org website. The manufacturer recommends contacting the
airline directly before every flight to obtain information regarding special transport regulations.
► Use the SSR (special service request) codes to describe the type of limited mobility if necessary. You can
forexample research these on the Internet.
CAUTION
Securing the power wheelchair insufficiently during transport
Crushing, pinching of body parts due to failure to observe transportation instructions
► During transportation in vehicles or aircraft, on lifting platforms or in lifts, turn the control unit of the power
wheelchair off and lock the brake.
► The power wheelchair must be secured in accordance with the regulations for the transport device.
► During transport in a vehicle, the power wheelchair must be secured sufficiently with cargo straps. Only
attach the cargo straps to the corresponding transportation eyelets and specified tie-down points.
NOTICE
Lifting the power wheelchair incorrectly
Damage to the power wheelchair due to failure to observe transportation instructions
► Hoisting devices used for transportation must have a sufficient capacity. For more information about weight,
see the section "Technical data" (see Page56).
► Do not attach the hoisting devices on moveable or adjustable components.
► Ensure that the seat is lowered all the way and the backrest is in a vertical position prior to loading and for
transporting the power wheelchair.
8.15.2 Reducing the transportation size
The transportation size can be reduced in a few steps to make transporting the product easier.
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