Otto Bock B400 - General Information; 1.1 Foreword; 1.2 Intended Use

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General Information
1 GeneralInformation
INFORMATION
The present Instructions for Use can be viewed at www.
ottobock.com and downloaded from there. It is possible to
increase the display size of the PDF document stored
there.
For other questions concerning the Instructions for Use
please contact the specialist who delivered the product to
you.
1.1 Foreword
These instructions for use provide the user as well as his or
her attendants with all the required knowledge on the de-
sign, function, operation and maintenance of the B400
power wheelchair from Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH.
The instructions contain all the information that is needed to
use the power wheelchair safely, to determine the possible
causes of a malfunction and to help eliminate it.
Knowledge of these instructions for use is absolutely neces-
sary for ensuring that the power wheelchair is used safely.
Therefore, the user and his or her attendants must read the
instructions for use thoroughly, especially the section on
“Safety”, before using the power wheelchair. This will en-
sure the complete utilisation of all the features of the power
wheelchair.
1.2 IntendedUse
The B400 power wheelchair is designed for individual mobil-
ity indoors and outdoors. It is intended solely for people who
are unable to walk or who have a walking impediment. The
power wheelchair may only be combined with the options
mentioned in these instructions for use and vice versa. Otto
Bock assumes no liability for combinations with medical
products and/or accessories from other manufacturers out-
side of the modular system.
Any other use is considered improper use. The manufacturer
is not liable for any personal injury or damage to property
resulting from improper use; in such cases, the user has
sole liability.
The B400 may only be used by persons trained to use it.
Training users and attendants to use the power wheelchair
are required for protecting persons from danger and for en-
suring that the B400 is operated safely and correctly.