Otto Bock Discovery - Settings; Prerequisites; Settings During Preassembly

6 Settings
6.1 Prerequisites
WARNING
Incorrect settings
Tipping over, falling or malposition of the user due to incorrect settings
► Adjustment and installation work may only be completed by instructed, qualified personnel.
► Only the settings described in these instructions for use may be carried out.
► Settings may only be changed within the allowable adjustment ranges; otherwise, the stability of the product
may be impaired (see this section and the "Technical data" section). If you have questions, contact the manu
facturer's service (see back cover for addresses).
► Only conduct tests in the presence of an assistant.
► Unless expressly described, you may not change any settings with a person sitting in the product.
► Secure the user against falling out during all tests.
► Before testing setting changes with the user seated, firmly tighten all screw connections.
► Check for safe function before delivering the product.
WARNING
Lack of stability against tipping
User may fall or tip over due to lack of inspection
► Changing the settings can lead to instability of the system as a whole. Verify tipping resistance after any
changes to the settings.
CAUTION
Sudden extension of gas compression springs
Impacts, pinching, crushing due to incorrect handling
► The gas compression springs must be fully extended when carrying out any work (seat tilt released, seat in the
neutral horizontal position).
► Never operate the release lever for the seat tilt when screw connections are loosened or when working on the
product.
► Secure the release lever for the seat tilt during all work to avoid operating it unintentionally.
CAUTION
Unsecured screw connections
Pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user due to assembly errors
► After all adjusting/readjusting work, retighten the mounting screws/nuts firmly. Observe any torque settings
which may be specified.
► Any time you loosen a screw connection with thread lock, replace it with a new screw connection with thread
lock or secure the old screw connection with medium strength thread locker (e.g.Loctite®241).
CAUTION
Improper use of self-locking nuts
Tipping, falling over of the user due to screw connections coming loose
► Always replace self-locking nuts with new self-locking nuts after disassembly.
Adjustments to match the concrete physical and mental condition of the user should always be made in the user's
presence.
All parts of the product should be cleaned thoroughly before adjustments are made.
The tools required for adjustments and maintenance tasks as well as the torque values for screw connections are
listed in the section "Appendices" (see Page33).
6.1.1 Settings during preassembly
If the seating shell / seating system has already been preassembled, the following sections can be omitted:
11Discovery
Settings