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Mounting of Seating Systems
When using seating systems of other manufacturers, please observe the corresponding manufacturer’s
instructions for use.
Otto Bock will assume no liability for combinations with interface adapters not listed under 'Exchanging /
Shifting the Interface Adapters'.
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Removing and Mounting Seating Systems equipped with the 'Horacek' Seating Shell Interface (Fig. 5)
For transporting the mobility base with seating shell or to divide its weight into two more manageable loads, the
seat can easily be removed from the mobility base. This also allows for easy transfer of the seat between indoor This also allows for easy transfer of the seat between indoorThis also allows for easy transfer of the seat between indoor
and outdoor mobility bases.
Position yourself on the side of the seating unit. Hold the head area of the seat back with one hand. Now reach Hold the head area of the seat back with one hand. Now reachHold the head area of the seat back with one hand. Now reach Now reachNow reach
beneath the seat and pull the disengaging lever towards the seat edge or footrest assembly to release the seat
attachment. Tilt the seat back by over 45° and remove it by lifting upwards. Tilt the seat back by over 45° and remove it by lifting upwards.Tilt the seat back by over 45° and remove it by lifting upwards.
To remount the seat onto the mobility base, hold the seat as described above and first put the locking unit at an
angle of approx. 45° on the rear tube of the seat adapter. Press the front edge of the seat down onto the mobility Press the front edge of the seat down onto the mobilityPress the front edge of the seat down onto the mobility
base until the seat audibly snaps in place. Make sure it is secure by giving the seat a few short tugs. Make sure it is secure by giving the seat a few short tugs.Make sure it is secure by giving the seat a few short tugs.
Removing and Mounting Shells using the Trapezoid Adaption (Fig. 6)
For transporting the mobility base with seating shell or to divide its weight into two more manageable loads, the
seat can easily be removed from the mobility base. This also allows for easy transfer of the seat between indoor This also allows for easy transfer of the seat between indoorThis also allows for easy transfer of the seat between indoor
and outdoor mobility bases.
Position yourself on the side of the seating unit. Hold the seat with one hand placed on the back. Pull down the Hold the seat with one hand placed on the back. Pull down theHold the seat with one hand placed on the back. Pull down the Pull down thePull down the
release button (Fig. 3) under the seat.
The locking bolt will unlock and release the adapter. At the same time, push the seating shell forward. At the same time, push the seating shell forward.At the same time, push the seating shell forward.
You can then remove the seating shell unit.
To remount the seat on the mobility base, place the posterior part of the seating shell interface on the adapter
attachment and slide the seating shell backwards until the locking bolt audibly clicks back into locking position.
Make sure the seating shell is secure by giving it a few short tugs.
