Otto Bock B400b400, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for Use User B400...

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Page 3: ...5 3 14 Prerequisites 5 3 1 14 Adjusting the back angle 5 3 2 14 Adjusting the side panels 5 3 3 15 Adjusting the footrests 5 3 4 16 Adjusting the belt lengths 5 3 5 16 Adjusting the control panel 5 3...

Page 4: ...0 1 45 Headrest 6 10 2 45 Control unit accessories 6 11 46 Attendant control 6 11 1 46 External odometer 6 11 2 47 Additional options 6 12 48 Control panel holder 6 12 1 48 Lights 6 12 2 48 Belts belt...

Page 5: ...5 Types of notifications 7 4 1 65 Wheelchair control unit fault overview 7 4 2 67 Attendant control fault overview 7 4 3 68 Disposal 8 69 Safety Instructions 8 1 69 Disposal Information 8 2 69 Legal I...

Page 6: ...any questions or cannot solve a problem despite reading these instructions for use please con tact the qualified personnel who fitted the product or the manufacturer s service department please see in...

Page 7: ...air We reserve the right to make technical changes to the model described in these instructions for use 2 Product Description 2 1 Function The wheelchair is designed solely for individual use by per s...

Page 8: ...users who have any mental limitations which can temporarily or permanently limit attentiveness and judgement You must observe road traffic regulations when driving in road traffic WARNING Failure to h...

Page 9: ...nmental conditions Damage to the product Only use the product within a temperature range of 25 C to 50 C 3 3 Reference to additional safety instructions Observe additional safety instructions in the f...

Page 10: ...icle number EAN E Product reference number F Serial number including year of manufacture G Maximum load capacity see section Technical Data H Maximum climbing ability see section Technical Data I Maxi...

Page 11: ...nual driving mode unlock motor brake Risk of pinching Do not reach into the danger area Only for installation of ISO sets according to ISO 7176 Fixation point eyebolt for fastening the product in whee...

Page 12: ...rol unit must be turned off 4 3 2 In case of extended disuse NOTICE Deep discharge due to standby current Risk of battery damage Remove the fuse if the wheelchair is not used for more than 3 days INFO...

Page 13: ...result the tread surface hardens and corner pieces break out of the tread The tyres must be changed when the tread is less than 1 mm to ensure safe driving behaviour The tyres should be replaced every...

Page 14: ...the footrests see Page 18 Charging the battery see Page 33 et seq 5 3 Adjustments 5 3 1 Prerequisites Fine fitting adjusting work should always be performed with the user The user should sit upright...

Page 15: ...ting see Fig 3 2 Slide the armrests up or down to the desired position 3 Fasten the thumb screw Fig 3 Thumb screw for adjusting the height Adjusting the armrest to the forearm length 1 Loosen the two...

Page 16: ...en head screws on the footrest bar using a size 5 Allen key see Fig 5 2 Adjust the footplate bar to match the user s lower leg length INFORMATION Ensure that the footplate bar is inserted into the swi...

Page 17: ...tipping over collision due to programming errors Programming may only be performed by qualified per sonnel trained by the manufacturer The manufacturer of the product and the control unit manufacturer...

Page 18: ...wheelchair place the side panel on the seat INFORMATION If necessary the hook and loop closures for routing the control panel cable can be undone and the control panel can be removed Fig 7 Removing th...

Page 19: ...the holder see Fig 8 item 1 6 3 Getting in transfer CAUTION Getting in and out incorrectly Risk of falling tipping pinching crushing Turn the control unit off while getting in and out in order to avo...

Page 20: ...see Fig 9 To gain a larger entry and exit area flip the footrests to the side see Fig 10 INFORMATION Removing the footrests increases the entry or exit area 3 Have an attendant assist you or use a tr...

Page 21: ...of falling tipping collision with persons or nearby objects Switch all mobile devices off while driving Turn the control unit off when it is not needed The power wheelchair is controlled by a VR2 con...

Page 22: ...ogramming receptacle Fig 12 VR2 control panel version 2 1 Joystick 6 Selected speed level LED display 2 Direction Indicator Left Right button 7 Warning Flasher On Off button 3 Select Additional Power...

Page 23: ...the joystick from side to side switches between Seat function 1 and Seat function 2 INFORMATION Please note that the power wheelchair can optionally be equipped with 3 power seat func tions To access...

Page 24: ...city LED display As the remaining battery capacity decreases the LED segments turn off one by one If only one segment of the LED display is flashing then the battery is in an undervoltage state The ba...

Page 25: ...the safety belt lap belt when driving in public CAUTION Risk of uncontrolled driving behaviour Risk of falling tipping collision with persons or nearby objects If any faults defects or other hazards...

Page 26: ...n the power wheelchair control unit off when using buses trains elevators or lifting platforms Engage the brake Hazards due to defective tyres CAUTION Defective tyres Accidents falling due to poor tra...

Page 27: ...or short distances on level ground Obstacles steps curbs The critical obstacle height is 60 mm with curb climb ing assist 100 mm Obstacles higher than 60 mm must not be crossed INFORMATION This infor...

Page 28: ...duct and its safety functions are in safe and proper condition Only use the product if all safety functions e g the automatic brakes are functional INFORMATION In dangerous situations the product can...

Page 29: ...h Approach obstacles at right angles and drive over them at one go Only drive on inclines and over obstacles with the seat lowered and with a vertical backrest The seat can be tilted back slightly whe...

Page 30: ...d Use of power options Body weight of user 6 5 7 Drive away lock The power wheelchair control unit features an electronic drive away lock This function is activated deactivated via the control panel A...

Page 31: ...ccording 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 j...

Page 32: ...release mechanism described below The brake release lever is located on the right and left under the seat above the motors see Fig 13 item 1 Releasing deactivating the brake Push the red brake release...

Page 33: ...eat of the power wheel chair below the battery cover Prolonged driving at the lower end of the battery indicator results in deep discharge which causes battery damage If the power wheelchair is being...

Page 34: ...air control unit must be switched off while the batteries are charging to allow all of the char ging current to be fed into the battery 6 7 4 Battery charger NOTICE Improper use of the battery charger...

Page 35: ...the mains plug before you disconnect the battery NOTICE Improper charging Damage to the batteries due to user error Avoid deep discharge of the battery The manufacturer does not assume any liability...

Page 36: ...se the speed level 1 for this Note that the field of vision is limited when driving Slightly tilt the seat to the rear when driving forwards down inclines or over obstacles e g curbs and reduce the sp...

Page 37: ...ons Risk of damage to the product When using power seat options note that the seat function actuators are not designed for continuous use only for short term use under limited loads 10 load 90 idle ti...

Page 38: ...Always lower the seat height adjustment feature fully for loading or transportation INFORMATION Please also observe the safety instructions in the sec tion Electric Seat Functions Safety Instructions...

Page 39: ...serve the instructions for use in the sections Elec tric Seat Functions and Joystick Functions The power wheelchair can be equipped with a power seat tilt function For more information on the specific...

Page 40: ...ur seat can be equipped with a power back angle adjustment feature The power back angle adjustment feature allows for continu ous tilting of the backrest up to 30 Fig 18 Electric back angle adjustment...

Page 41: ...eat functions If the power wheelchair is equipped with one or more power seat functions they are activated and controlled via the control panel see Page 21 The driving function is not available during...

Page 42: ...is activated by moving the joystick forward or backward see Fig 12 item 1 The electric motor moves the seat function as long as the joystick is deflected and stops at the end positions Deactivating th...

Page 43: ...ects such as clothing or other obstacles are in the danger area while manual seat options are used 6 9 2 Manual seat tilt WARNING Unintentional lowering of the seat tilt Risk of pinching crushing of l...

Page 44: ...ackrest to be tilted for example to relieve pressure The back angle can be moved back con tinuously up to an angle of 30 Adjusting the Back Angle 1 Activate the release lever on the armrest see Fig 23...

Page 45: ...t 6 10 Additional seat options The power wheelchair can be equipped with a range of oth er seat options 6 10 1 Contour seat Compared to the standard seat the contour seat provides the user with improv...

Page 46: ...nt control is located on the backrest cross tube Functional overview The attendant uses the attendant control to operate the driv ing function and the power seat functions The module is connected in c...

Page 47: ...elects seat function 1 then seat func tion 2 The selected seat function is indicated by the LEDs INFORMATION Please note that the power wheelchair can optionally be equipped with 3 power seat func tio...

Page 48: ...nel holder to the side The pivot element is unlocked 2 Swing the control panel holder away to the side INFORMATION The pivot element locks in place again when the holder is rotated back to the origin...

Page 49: ...ts see Page 63 Fig 30 Rear LED light including rear direction indicator in outer ring Fig 31 Front lights 6 12 3 Belts belt systems Lap belt CAUTION Insufficient support of the seated person Risk of f...

Page 50: ...s put on Fig 32 Putting the lap belt on Opening the lap belt Press the red release button The buckle is open and the belt can be removed Adjusting the belt length The belt length can be adjusted on bo...

Page 51: ...the lap belt and the thigh Ensure that the buckle lies in the middle of the body Ensure that the shoulder belt lies against the chest equally on both sides and is not too tight Remove objects or cloth...

Page 52: ...longer possible Having the power wheelchair drive in a perfectly straight line increases safety when driving on ramps or using elevators Engaging the steering caster lock 1 Pull the steering caster l...

Page 53: ...s piration platform or to store luggage Fig 36 Luggage carrier back 6 12 7 Overview of additional options INFORMATION You can find these and other optional add on components on the order form and in t...

Page 54: ...ircraft Burns explosion or damage to the battery due to failure to observe the rules for transportation Follow the IATA International Air Transport Associ ation rules when transporting the power wheel...

Page 55: ...weight of the power wheelchair 6 13 2 Reducing the transportation size 1 Remove the footrests see Page 18 2 Remove the side panels and place them on the seat sur face see Page 18 3 Fold the backrest...

Page 56: ...age 31 4 Use the eyebolts and cargo straps to attach the power wheelchair to the transport vehicle Fig 39 Eyebolts 1 Eyebolts front 2 Eyebolts back 6 14 Use in a wheelchair accessible vehicle 6 14 1 S...

Page 57: ...ts for the person sitting in the power wheelchair For more information please refer to our brochure on using Ottobock products in wheelchair accessible vehicles order number 646D158 6 14 3 Restriction...

Page 58: ...ave been installed on the power wheel chair by qualified personnel see Fig 40 item 1 The two rear eyebolts are an integral part of the frame see Fig 40 item 2 Before transporting the power wheelchair...

Page 59: ...ctions for use provided by the manufacturer Prior to disinfection clean the seat and back upholstery seat cushion control panel and armrests 7 Maintenance Repair 7 1 Safety Instructions WARNING Improp...

Page 60: ...ssure in the tyres The correct tyre pressure is printed on the tyre casing and listed in the section Technical Data 7 2 Maintenance For the components special attention must be paid to the following p...

Page 61: ...Check whether wheels rotate freely and without axial runout X Caster wheels Check whether the mounting nuts are tight X Seat attachment Check whether mounting screws are fastened properly X Check rat...

Page 62: ...ck plug connections X When brake is disengaged check if the LED display on the control panel flashes X Brake When brake is engaged check braking function by trying to push the chair X Visually inspect...

Page 63: ...Pull the fuse out of the spring contacts Installing the fuse 1 Remove the new fuse from the protective cover 2 Centre the fuse on the spring contacts and insert it 3 Close the fuse holder cover until...

Page 64: ...r housing and flip the cover down see Fig 42 item 1 2 Remove the cover 3 Turn the defective bulb slightly to unlock it and then remove it 4 Grasp the new bulb with a cloth insert it into the socket an...

Page 65: ...lable after turning the control unit on again activate pushing mode by releasing the brake Contact a specialist dealer Faults are indicated on the control panel Battery Capacity LED display or on the...

Page 66: ...the motor However the driving function is still available Fault A fault impairs one or several functions of the power wheel chair The power wheelchair and its functions are not fully operational unti...

Page 67: ...g cable break Check battery connection to the left motor Wiring fault on the right motor Defective motor e g faulty plug connection Check connection to the right motor Check motor Short circuit on the...

Page 68: ...in the control unit Read fault on the VR2 control panel and take corresponding measures see Wheelchair control unit fault overview table Attendant control fault Defective attendant control Remove att...

Page 69: ...d this defined period of time provided that it is cared for and maintained properly If the service life is reached the user or a responsible attendant should contact the qualified personnel who fitted...

Page 70: ...is accompanying document are sub ject to the provisions of the respective applicable trademark laws and the rights of the respective owners with no restric tions All brands trade names or company name...

Page 71: ...m Seat width 380 480 mm 380 480 mm Seat height 400 450 500 mm 470 520 570 mm Lower leg length 250 490 mm 280 540 mm Dimensions and weights Armrest height telescoping armrest 225 350 mm standard seat j...

Page 72: ...5 8 Option 100 kg Model with standard seat junior option 100 kg Turning radius 870 mm Turning circle 1450 mm Caster wheel tyre size Drive wheel tyre size 9 optional 8 14 optional 12 5 Tyre pressure se...

Page 73: ...n class according to DIN EN 60529 Operating voltage Max output current per motor VR2 controller and control panel IP54 24 V DC 60 A Driving data Speed 6 km h 7 2 km h or 10 km h see nameplate for prec...

Page 74: ...continuous climbing ability can be significantly lower than the value specified The specified range was determined under defined conditions according to ISO 7176 4 In practice the range can be reduced...

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