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Safety Instructions
Be sure that the clamping levers of the height adjustable push handles are firmly tightened.
Make sure that the brakes are applied when stationary on uneven ground or when transferring (e.g.
to a car).
Tire pressures have a big effect on handling. The maneuverability and ease of use of the mobility
base with seating shell are at their best when the rear wheel tires are correctly inflated and when the
pressures are the same in both wheels on each axle.
Before starting to use your mobility base with seating shell, check that the tires are inflated correctly.
The correct air pressure is printed on the sidewall of the tire. Alternatively please refer to the air
pressure table in the 'Technical Data' section of this manual.
Please ensure that the cables for activating the drum brake and for releasing the gas compression
springs are behind the back and that they do not come near the spokes.
Make sure the tires have sufficient tread depth.
We would like to point out that persons seated in seating shells must be secured with suitable safety
systems such as straps or belts at all times.
With some combinations of settings the casters may be able to hit the footrest. If this happens then it
will impair the steering range of your casters and you should change the settings to avoid it.
Please note that when using your mobility base with seating shell in public places or on streets you
must observe the traffic regulations for your area.
Be sure you are visible in the dark. Wear light-colored clothes if possible. We recommend attaching
active lighting as well.
For transfemoral amputee users, use of an anti-tipper is required.
Be careful with your fingers when using the mobility base with seating shell or during adjustment and
assembly works (risk of injuries).
Maximal load capacity including seating shell is 110 kg.
Using your Mobility Base with Seating Shell for Transportation in Motor Vehicles:
We recommend wherever and whenever possible, wheelchair users transfer to the seats installed
in the motor vehicle and use the corresponding vehicle restraint systems, because this is the only
way to ensure optimal protection of the passengers in case of an accident. It is possible, however,
to use your Discovery mobility base with seating shell for transportation in a vehicle for the disabled,
provided that the Ottobock safety elements as well as appropriate restraint systems are used. For
further information please refer to our brochure 'Using your wheelchair/ mobility base with seating
shell or stroller/ buggy for transportation in motor vehicles', order number 646D158.
Be sure to firmly re-tighten the screws after all adjustments.
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