Otto Bock SKIPPI User manual

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Instructions for Use for the Skippi
1 Table of Contents.................................................... 55
2 Preface................................................................... 57
3 Range of Application .............................................. 57
4 Declaration of Conformity ....................................... 58
5 Service ................................................................... 58
6 Symbol Legend....................................................... 58
7 General Safety Precautions.................................... 59
8 Transport und Lagerung.......................................... 62
8.1 Transport in a Motor Vehicle for the
Disabled.................................................... 62
8.2 Disassembling the Skippi Power
Wheelchair for Children ............................63
8.3 Delivery ..................................................... 66
9 Adjustment Possibilities........................................... 67
9.1 Back ......................................................... 68
9.2 Seat Angle Adjustment.............................. 68
9.3 Armrest ..................................................... 69
9.4 Control Panel ............................................ 69
9.4.1 Removing the Control Panel ...................... 69
9.4.2 Adaptation to the Arm Length.................... 70
9.4.3 Footrest..................................................... 70
10 Getting Into and Out of the Wheelchair .................. 71
10.1 From the Side............................................ 72
10.2 From the Front........................................... 72
11 Putting into Operation............................................. 73
11.1 Hand Control Device................................. 73
11.1.1 On/Off Button........................................... 74
11.1.2 Mode Button ............................................. 74
11.1.3 Horn.......................................................... 74
11.1.4 Warning Flasher........................................ 74
11.1.5 Light.......................................................... 75
11.1.6 Direction Indicator, right ............................ 75
11.1.7 Direction Indicator, left .............................. 75
11.1.8 LCD Display.............................................. 76
11.1.9 Driving Menu............................................. 77
11.1.10 Battery Indicator ....................................... 78
11.1.11 Electric Seat Functions ............................. 79
11.1.12 Drive-away Lock ....................................... 80
11.2 Brake Release........................................... 82
11.3 Batteries ................................................... 83
11.4 Fuse.......................................................... 84
11.5 Battery Charging ...................................... 85
11.5.1 Charging Process ..................................... 86
12 Status and Error Indication ..................................... 88

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13 Options ................................................................. 92
13.1 Control for Attendant................................. 92
13.1.1 On/Off Button........................................... 93
13.1.2 Battery LED .............................................. 93
13.1.3 Mode Button ............................................. 94
13.1.4 Mode LED................................................. 94
13.1.5 Electric Seat Functions –
Control for Attendant................................. 95
13.1.6 Status/Error Indication –
Electric Seat Functions ............................. 96
13.1.7 Switch-over Function – Control for Attendant/
Hand Control Device................................. 96
13.1.8 Error Indication – Control for Attendant..... 97
13.2 Control Panel, swing-away ....................... 97
13.3 Lap Belt .................................................... 97
13.4 Seat Options............................................. 98
13.4.1 Electric Seat Tilt........................................ 98
13.4.2 Mechanical Seat Tilt ................................. 98
13.4.3 Electric Back Angle Adjustment ................ 98
13.5 Other Options ........................................... 99
14 Maintenance, Cleaning and Care .........................100
14.1 Maintenance ........................................... 100
14.2 Care ....................................................... 101
14.3 Cleaning and Disinfection ....................... 101
15 Disposal................................................................ 102
16 Technical Data – Skippi......................................... 103
17 Technical Data – Battery Charger......................... 104
18 Liability.................................................................. 104
18.1 Liability for Power Wheelchairs ............... 104
18.2 Incidental Provisions................................ 104
19 Information regarding Re-Use............................... 105

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2 Preface
The Skippi Power Wheelchair for Children is a quality
product offering versatile use in everyday life. The main
special features of the Skippi are:
• Compact design
• Easy operation
• Easy to disassemble for transport
• Easy to service due to modular component group
concept
• Easy access to all component groups
Before using the power wheelchair for children, please
read these Instructions for Use thoroughly, especially the
Safety Instructions in Sek.tion 7, and talk them over and
explain them with/to your child. The model as described in
these Instructions for Use is subject to technical changes
without notice.
3 Range of Application
The Skippi Power Wheelchair for Children is designed
solely for children and small people who are unable to
walk or who have a walking impediment for control by the
patient themself.
The Skippi was specially designed for individuals who
are able to independently move in a power wheelchair
for children. Skippi is a power wheelchair for children
for indoor use according to category A of EN 12184
standard. With regard to the climate and splash-
proof test, the Skippi also fullls the requirements for
outdoor use. Thanks to its quick and easy adjustment
possibilities for standard ttings and the modular
design, the Skippi can be used by patients with walking
impediments/inability due to:
• Paralyses
• Loss of limbs
• Defective or deformed limbs
• Joint contractures or defects
• Other diseases

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Fitting considerations:
• Body height and weight (maximum load 50 kg)
• Physical and psychological limitations
• Age of the patient
• Living conditions and environment
4 Declaration of Conformity
Otto Bock HealthCare as manufacturer with sole
responsibility declares that the Skippi Power Wheelchair
for Children conforms to the requirements of the European
Directive for Medical Products 93/42/EEC.
5 Service
Service and repairs on the Skippi may only be carried out
by authorized dealers. Should any problems arise, please
contact your wheelchair supplier.
Your authorized Otto Bock dealer:
Note!
Please ensure that your Skippi power wheelchair
for children is checked and serviced at least ONCE
a year by an authorized dealer!
6 Symbol Legend
Danger!
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or
injury.
Caution!
Warning regarding possible technical damages.
Note!
Information for operating the product.

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7 General Safety Precautions
Please observe the following general safety
instructions at all times:
Danger!
Children using the power wheelchair should not
be left unattended.
Danger!
The Skippi may be used for transporting only one
person.
Danger!
To avoid potentially dangerous situations such as
tipping, user and attendant must become familiar
with the power wheelchair for children on level
ground first.
Danger!
When getting into or out of the power wheelchair
for children, the wheelchair control must be
switched off.
Danger!
The footplates must not be used when getting into
or out of the power wheelchair for children.
Danger!
Get to know with assistance from another person
how the power wheelchair reacts when the center
of gravity is shifted, i.e. when driving on slopes
or inclines or clearing obstacles like steps and
curbs.
Danger!
When using the wheelchair on inclined surfaces
ensure the automatic brakes are operating
correctly.
Danger!
Use the wheelchair properly. For instance, do not
drive against obstacles (including steps, curbs or
doors) without braking first. The critical obstacle
height is 5 cm. Therefore, driving over steps or
curbs higher than 5 cm is not allowed.

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Danger!
Be careful with any naked flames and cigarettes,
as the back upholstery and seat cushion could
catch fire.
Danger!
The maximum load for the Skippi power wheelchair
for children is 50 kg.
Danger!
The driving characteristics of the Skippi power
wheelchair for children can be influenced by
electromagnetic fields as emitted by mobile phones
or other radiating devices. For this reason, all mobile
devices must be switched off when driving.
Danger!
It is also possible that the Skippi itself generates
electromagnetic fields that might cause interference
in other devices. Therefore, switch off the control
whenever you do not need it.
Danger!
Ensure the tires are in good order and condition
and check that they are inflated to the correct tire
pressure (printed on the sidewall of the tire).
Danger!
The Skippi may be used within a temperature
range from -25°C to +50°C.
Danger!
The Skippi is not suited for driving on very slippery
(such as icy) surfaces or on very coarse-grained
ground such as gravel, pebbles, shingle or
scree.
Danger!
The Skippi has been approved for ascending or
descending inclines of up to 12%.
Danger!
When using lifting platforms, ensure that the anti-
tipper is outside the danger-area.
Danger!
When using the wheelchair on lifting platforms or
elevators the wheelchair control must be switched
off and the brake must not be released.
Danger!
During battery charging, the control must be
switched off.

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Danger!
For safety reasons, a lap belt can be attached,
which is optionally available.
Danger!
Never use a water hose or high-pressure cleaning
apparatus for cleaning the wheelchair. Direct contact
of water with the electronics, motor and battery
must be avoided.
Danger!
Be careful not to injure your fingers during adjustment
and assembly.
Danger!
Defective batteries must be disposed of properly.
They can be returned to the dealer when buying
a new one.
Hinweis!
Die Aktuatoren sind nicht für Dauerbetrieb, sondern
für eine 10%ige Belastung ausgelegt. Bei einer
Betriebsdauer von 1h kann also die Aktuatoren-
funktion max. 6 Minuten lang betätigt werden.
Gefahr!
Überlastung der Aktuatoren kann zum Bruch der
Spindelmutter und somit zum Absacken des Sitzes,
bzw. zum Zurückklappen des Rückens führen.
Gefahr!
Den Rollstuhl nur an Rahmenteilen anheben! Auf
garkeinen Fall an Fußstützen oder Armauflagen
anheben!
Hinweis!
Bei längeren Standzeiten oder starker Erwärmung
der Reifen (z. B. in der Nähe von Heizkörpern oder
Sonneneinstrahlung durch Glasscheiben) kommt
es zu einer bleibenden Verformung der Reifen.
Achten Sie deshalb stets auf genügend Abstand
zu Wärmequellen, bewegen Sie Ihren Stuhl des
Öfteren oder schaffen Sie sich bei Einlagerung
die Möglichkeit des Aufbockens.

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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
8 Transport and Storage
The Skippi can be transported both as power wheelchair
for children, ready to start, or in disassembled condition
(Fig. 1, 2).
During transport the wheelchair must be fully Sek.ured by
means of tension straps. The frame of the Skippi power
wheelchair for children has four fixing eyelets for the
attachment of straps (Fig. 3, 4).
The temperature during transport and storage must be
between -25°C and +50°C. The wheelchair control must
be switched off and the brake engaged during transport.
Bereifungen enthalten chemische Stoffe, die mit anderen
chemischen Stoffen (wie z.B. Reinigungsmittel, Säuren, etc.)
eine Reaktion eingehen können.
8.1 Transport in a Motor Vehicle for the
Disabled
We recommend that, wherever and whenever possible,
users of a wheelchair/ mobility base with seating shell or
Fig.3 Fig.4
Achtung!
Sollte ihr Rollstuhl einige Tage nicht bewegt wer-
den, so können sich unter Umständen permanente,
farbliche Veränderungen an den Kontaktstellen zum
Boden abzeichnen. Wir empfehlen deshalb, bei
längerer Standzeit für eine geeignete Unterlage
zu sorgen.

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Fig. 5 Fig. 6
buggy 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. For the time
being, Otto Bock has not yet released the Skippi Power
Wheelchair for Children for use as a seat for transportation
in motor vehicles; the release is currently being prepared,
however.
If need be, please ask for information on the current state
of our measures under the following address:
Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH
Max-Näderstr.15
37115 Duderstadt
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
8.2 Disassembling the Skippi Power
Wheelchair for Children
To reduce the folding size for transport of the power
wheelchair for children, it can be easily disassembled.
Gefahr!
Ihr Rollstuhl ist im momentan für die Nutzung in
einem BTW noch nicht freigegeben!

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Please observe the following order for disassembly:
1. Remove the footrests (Fig. 5).
2. Take off the control panel and carefully deposit it on the
ground beside or behind the wheelchair (Fig. 6).
3. Remove the side panels (Fig. 7).
4. Fold the backrest down to the front (possible only with
manual back adjustment) (Fig. 8).
5. Loosen the drive unit from the seating unit by
simultaneously pulling the hook and loop strap and
folding the locking bar to the rear (Fig. 9).
7. To separate the frame from the drive unit sustainer, step
on one of the bumper wheels above the anti-tippers so
that the anti-tippers touch the ground (Fig. 12).
Then separate the frame from the drive unit sustainer by
slightly lifting the frame and pulling it to the rear.
To reduce the space needed, the two battery packs can
be replaced into the drive unit sustainer. To prevent the
battery packs from falling out of the drive unit sustainer,
the locking lever must be relocated (Fig. 10).
The control panel can be put on the battery packs (Fig.
11).
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
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Ensure that the control panel remains switched off and
that no cables are pinched.
8. With the option of “height-adjustable push handles”,
loosen the quick clamps and move the handles down
as far as possible. If need be, swing them inwards (Fig.
13).
For re-assembly of the Skippi power wheelchair for
children the steps described above must be carried out
in reverse order.
Fig. 13

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8.3 Delivery
Upon delivery by the dealer the Skippi is ready for use.
All settings have been made in accordance with the
indications on the order form or are made directly on site
by the dealer. Thus, the Skippi is adapted to the personal
requirements of the individual.
Before using the wheelchair, all components of the
standard equipment must be checked for completeness
(Fig. 14):
1. Backrest
2. Armrest with lateral pad
3. Joystick & control unit
4. Seat cushion
5. Footrest
6. Motor & drive wheel
7. Anti-tippers and bumper wheels
8. Locking lever
The functions of the individual components are to be
verified according to the indications in the Sek.tions
“Disassembling the Skippi Power Wheelchair for
Children”, “Adjustment Possibilities” and “Putting into
Fig. 14
3
1
2
7
6
5
8
4

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Operation”. Should any problems arise, please refer to
the Sek.tion “Status and Error Indication”. The tool kit, an
optional accessory, contains a set of Allen wrenches (3, 4,
5 and 6 mm) and one open-end 13 mm wrench (und eine
Luftpumpe).
9 Adjustment Possibilities
Skippi’s seat width as well as the seat and back position
may only be set and changed by the dealer. All other
settings such as: seat depth, seat and back angle, armrest
height and lower leg length, as well as the disassembly of
the footrests and armrests can be done by the user with
the tool kit, which is optionally available, or by hand.
Disassembly of the Skippi power wheelchair for children
can be easily done by an attendant (see Sek.tion
8 Disassembling the Skippi Power Wheelchair for
Children).

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Fig. 16
9.1 Back
The back can be adjusted to four different angle positions
by pulling the release strap which is located at the base of
the back. Once the back is in the desired position, release
the strap to engage the locks (Fig. 15).
9.2 Seat Angle Adjustment
The Skippi offers 3 different seat angle settings (-6°,
3° and 12°). To change the position, swing away the
Sek.uring bow of the tube quick lock pin and pull out the
pin (Fig. 16).
Note!
Ensure after every seat angle adjustment that the
Sek.uring bow of the pin has been closed!
Note!
During seat angle adjustments the user must not
sit in the wheelchair.
Fig. 15

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9.3 Armrest
The armrests can be removed by loosening the thumb
screws at the lower end of the armrests and lifting the
armrests upwards (Fig. 17). The height of the armrest can
be changed by loosening the screw at the upper end of the
armrest holder (Fig. 18).
Ensure the screw is firmly retightened after making any
adjustments. Both armrests can be removed, however,
only the side without the control panel can be removed
directly. Before removing the armrest on the side with
control panel, the control panel must be removed.
9.4 Control Panel
9.4.1 Removing the Control Panel
The control panel is held in place by a simple spring
sheet metal and can be removed by pulling it to the front
(Fig. 19).
Fig. 19
Fig. 17 Fig. 18

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9.4.2 Adaptation to the Arm Length
After loosening the attachment screws on the bottom of
the armrest, the control panel can be shifted forwards or
backwards and can thus be adjusted to the desired arm
length (Fig. 20).
9.4.3 Footrest
The footrest is easy to remove. As shown in the photo (Fig.
21), you just have to press the safety pin and remove the
footrest by pulling it up. For mounting, put the footrest from
above in the holding device, press the pin and turn the
footrest until it engages.
By loosening the screws on the telescoping footrest tube
at the front and rear, the footplate can be adapted to the
lower leg length and to the thickness of the child’s seat
cushion (Fig. 21).
The angle of the footplate can be changed by loosening
the attachment screw on the rear of the footrest bar (Fig.
22).
The footrest receivers can be telescoped in longitudinal
and transverse direction. Telescoping in longitudinal
direction takes place in pairs: Loosen both screws and
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 20

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move the footrest receivers on the seat plate to the desired
position. Afterwards, firmly retighten the screws (Fig. 23).
In transverse direction, telescoping is possible
independently from each other (Fig. 24).
Note!
Make sure to firmly retighten all screws and nuts
after making adjustments.
10 Getting Into and Out of the Wheelchair
Thanks to the modular design of the Skippi power wheelchair
for children, it is easy to get into and out of the wheelchair. The
armrests and footrests can be removed easily and thus allow
easy access for transfer from the side or from the front.
(Abb) D2_3590 (Abb) D2_3574
Fig. 23 Fig. 24

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10.1 From the Side
Move the Skippi power wheelchair for children as close as
possible to where the child is sitting. Remove the armrest
on the side the child is getting into (Fig. 25). The footrest
can also be removed if necessary. The user can then slide
onto the wheelchair’s seat from the side. Use of a transfer
board will make transfer easier.
10.2 From the Front
After flipping up the two footplates, the user can get into
and out of the wheelchair from the front (Fig. 26).
Note!
Take care not to get your fingers jammed when
flipping the footplates up or down. If need be, the
footrests can also be completely removed (see
Sek.tion 9.4.3). With the assistance of an attendant
or by means of a transfer lifter, the user can get
into or out of the wheelchair from the front. Use
of a rotation plate is also possible.
Fig. 26
Fig. 25