Otto Bock Discovery - Assembly; Preparation for Use

5 Preparation for use
5.1 Assembly
WARNING
Overloading
Severe injuries if the product tips over due to overloading, damage to the product
► Do not exceed the maximum load capacity (see the nameplate and section "Technical data").
► Please note that certain options and add-on components will reduce the remaining load capacity.
CAUTION
Failure to verify readiness for use before putting into operation
Tipping, falling due to incorrect adjustment or installation
► Check the existing settings prior to first use.
► After each assembly, verify the proper fit of the removable wheels. The quick-release axles must be firmly
locked in the quick-release axle housings.
► In particular, verify tip resistance, easy operation of the wheels and correct brake functionality.
CAUTION
Loss of stability
Tipping, falling due to additional objects on the product
► Do not attach additional objects to the frame, cross tubes or seat.
CAUTION
Incorrect air pressure
Uncontrolled driving characteristics, falling, tyre rupture due to incorrect inflation
► Maintain sufficient air pressure in pneumatic tyres. Do not exceed the permitted specifications when filling the
tyres (see Page31).
► Do not use the product with over/under-inflated or unequally inflated tyres.
► Note that a single tyre with low air pressure can lead to uncontrolled driving characteristics.
► Note that low pressure of the rear wheels / drive wheels can reduce the braking force of the knee lever wheel
lock.
INFORMATION
In general, only metric screws are used on the product.
Exception: axle mounting of the 12" rear wheels (1/2" hexagon head screw + hexagon nut)
INFORMATION
With the combination of Allen head screw/hexagon nut, a higher torque can be transmitted using the hexagon nut
than the Allen head screw.
Please note that the Allen head screw is only intended to be held in place so it does not turn when tighten
ing/loosening the hexagon nut.
1) For plug-on drive wheels: Attach drive wheels to the drive wheel attachment device. It must not be possible to
remove the quick-release axles after releasing the push-button.
2) Optional: Slide the legrests into the holders on the front frame tube.
3) Optional: Fold down the foot supports. If necessary, insert the calf band and adjust it.
4) Prior to the adaptation of the seating shell / seating system, further settings on the mobility base for seating
shells must be adjusted as required (see Page11 ff.).
5) Adapt the seating shell / seating system to the mobility base for seating shells (see Page12).
6) Verify the stability of the assembled product.
INFORMATION: Inform the user and the attendants if the static stability is found to be less than 10°. In
this case, determine additional safety measures together with the user and attendants to ensure the
safety of the user.
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Preparation for use
Discovery