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The wheelchair/ the mobility base/ the buggy can ONLY be used in transportation if your prod-
uct is equipped with identied anchor brackets , and these are used appropriately. This situation
is also applicable, if the user does not tolerate the prescribed restraint systems while seated in
an Otto Bock product during transport in said motor vehicle.
Wheelchair mounted accessories such as trays and respiratory equipment should be removed
and secured separately during transit. The tray can remain on the product, provided that it is
far enough away from the occupant as to allow an energy-absorbing padding to be placed
between the tray and the occupant. The suitability of accessories which do not correspond to
the tested conguration cannot be assessed and Otto Bock therefore can accept no liablility
for any injuries sustained, should the vehicle be involved in a collision.
It is imperative to ensure that in the event of a collision, nothing can become loose/or break off,
thereby leaving dangerous sharp edges .
Modications or replacement of the frame or structural parts are allowed only after express
authorisation by Otto Bock.
If the Otto Bock product is involved in a collision it must no longer be used for the transport of
the user. We recommend that the product be replaced immediately and the involved product be
returned to Otto Bock for inspection.
The reason for the immediate replacement is due to the fact that sudden stops or impacts during
the collision can structurally damage your wheelchair/ your mobility base/ your buggy.
Should power wheelchairs be used for transport in motor vehicles, ensure that they are only
tted with spill-proof gel batteries.
If the wheelchair’s overall weight is more than 125 kg, we recommend using the wheelchair for
transport only in motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight greater than 4000 kg.
If the wheelchair/ mobility base/ buggy is provided with devices for back angle adjustment or
seat tilt, it must be ensured that the user is sitting as upright as possible during the transit, if
this is not possible due to the users condition a full risk assessment should be undertaken to
address the issue of the users safety.
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