Otto Bock B600 - Enabling;Disabling the Brakes

36 | Ottobock B600
► Programming may only be performed by qualified per
sonnel trained by the manufacturer. The manufacturer
of the product and the control unit manufacturer are
not liable in case of damage caused by programming
which was not performed properly and/or which was
not adjusted properly according to the user's abilities.
► Note that modified parameter settings in the configura
tion can lead to changes in driving characteristics. In
particular, changes to the speed, acceleration, braking
or joystick settings can lead to unexpected and there
fore uncontrollable driving characteristics and cause
an accident.
► After configuration/programming is complete, the user
must test the driving characteristics of the product
under the supervision of the qualified personnel.
Adjusting and setting the speed, acceleration and decelera
tion values to the individual user requirements is performed
exclusively by qualified personnel trained by the manufac
turer.
6.6 Enabling/disabling the brakes
WARNING
Uncontrolled rolling
Risk of collision with persons nearby objects
► Note the lack of brake functionality when the brake is
deactivated. The brake function may only be released
in the presence of an attendant.
► Should the user be unable to release the brake him
self, the brake can be released by the attendant.
► Note that when the power wheelchair is moved on an
incline, the attendant must provide the required brake
force.
► Lock the brake every time before parking the power
wheelchair.
WARNING
Improper maintenance, repair, or adjustment work on
the brake
Falling, tipping, collision with persons or nearby objects
► Repairs and adjustments to the brake may only be
made by qualified personnel trained by the manufac
turer. Incorrect settings can lead to a loss of braking
power.
It is possible to push the power wheelchair in case of con
trol unit failure or insufficient battery capacity. To do so, it is
necessary to disable the brake using the release mechanism
described below.
The brake release is located between the frame and seat, on
either the right or left side according to customer prefer
ence.
Usage