Otto Bock Juvo - Maintenance Intervals

• Some maintenance tasks and smaller repairs can be carried out to a certain extent by the user at home. Further
information is found in the sections "Maintenance intervals" (see Page103) and "Repair" (see Page104).
• Failure to maintain the product can lead to serious or life-threatening injury to the user of the product.
• Service and repairs may only be carried out by authorised, qualified personnel or the manufacturer. This will
ensure that only Ottobock spare parts are used for repairs.
7.2.1 Maintenance intervals
Power wheelchair maintenance tasks
The functions described below must be checked by the user or an attendant at the specified intervals:
Component Task Prior to
every use
Weekly Monthly
Check whether wheel mounts are securely fastened X
Check whether wheels rotate freely and without axial
runout
X
Drive wheels
Check directional stability of the power wheelchair X
Check whether the fork fits in the adapter without play X
Check whether wheels rotate freely and without axial
runout
X
Caster wheels
Check whether the mounting nuts are tight X
Check whether mounting screws are fastened properly XSeat attachment
Check that seat lock is positioned securely X
Check ratchet mechanism for functionality and firm fit XLeg support
Check for damage to foot supports X
Ensure padding is in perfect condition X
Check the attachment straps for wear X
Padding/straps
Check belt buckle for functionality X
Check air pressure (see tyre sidewall) X
Check for sufficient tread depth (min. 1 mm/0.04") X
Tyres
Check for damage X
Batteries Check battery charge level X
Check for external damage XLights
Verify functionality X
Check that the control device is functioning properly
(inform qualified personnel of any error messages on
the control panel)
X
Check whether the battery charger is functioning prop
erly (inform qualified personnel of any LED error mes
sages)
X
Electronics
Check plug connections X
When brake is disengaged: check whether the indicator
on the control panel is flashing
XBrake
When brake is engaged: check braking function by try
ing to push the chair
X
Visually inspect all moving components and cabling for
damage
XSeat adjustment
functions
Check whether screw connections are tight X
Check whether mounting screws are fastened properly X
Check whether screw connections between the arm
support and the control panel are tight
X
Side panel and
arm support
Check arm support for damage X
Gas compression
spring or actuator
Visual inspection for scratches and oil leaks on the pis
ton rod
X
Product Check the legibility and completeness of all labels and
markings on the product
X
103Juvo
Maintenance and repair