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Folding up
The backrest can be swung forwards to enable transportation of the wheelchair. Secure the backrest so that it cannot accidentally fall , remove the safety splint (1)and then fold the backrest forwards.
Fig. 1
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To get a smaller folding package the seat cushion and the back shell can be removed
Fig. 2
Caution!
Risk of injury – the backrest must be secured/held before releasing it.
To get the backrest back into the upright position, fold the backrest up and fit the splint.
Caution!
Risk of injury – you must make sure that the backrest is correctly secured!
Caution:
Make sure that the back shell is locked in place correctly.
Quick-release axles on rear wheel
The rear wheels are equipped with quick-release axles. The wheels can thus be fitted or removed without using tools. To remove a wheel, simply depress the quick-re-
Fig. 3 lease button on the axle (1) and pull the wheel off the axle (Fig. 3).
CAUTION:
Hold the quick-release button on the axle depressed when inserting the axle into the frame to mount the rear wheels. Release the button to lock the wheel in place. The quick-release button should snap back to its original position.
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Getting into your wheelchair independently (Fig. 4)
• The wheelchair should be pushed up against a wall or solid piece of furniture;
• The brakes should be on;
• The footplates should be flipped up;
• The user can then lower himself into the chair;
Fig. 4
• The footplates should then be pushed down and the feet rested on them in front of the heel loops.
CAUTION:
Always engage the wheel brakes when transfering in or out of your wheelchair.
Getting out of your wheelchair independently (Fig. 5)
• The brakes should be on;
• The hinged footplates should be hinged up;
• With one hand on each armrest, the person should bend slightly forward to bring the body weight to the front of the seat, and with both feet firmly on the ground, one foot well back, push up into the upright position.
Fig.5
When standing, do not stand on the footplates or the wheelchair will tip up. It is easier and safer to get into/ out of your wheel chair if you flip the footplates up and out of the way or take them off the wheelchair.
CAUTION:
Always engage the wheel brakes when transferring in or out of your wheelchair.
Options – Step Tubes
Tipping tubes are used to assist attendants in tipping a wheelchair over an obstacle. Simply step on the tube to push a wheelchair e.g. over a kerb or step (Fig 6)
Fig. 6
Options - Brakes
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Your wheelchair is equipped with two wheel locks. They are applied directly against the tyres. To engage, pull both brake levers forward against the stops. To release the locks, push the levers back to their original positions.
Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread
• Tyre pressure that is too low
• Wet tyres
• Improperly adjusted wheel locks
The wheel locks have not been designed to be used as brakes for a moving wheelchair. The wheel l ocks should therefore never be used to brake a moving wheelchair. Always use the handrims for braking. Make sure that the gap between the tyres and wheel locks complies with given s pecifications. To readjust, loosen the screw (1) and set the appropriate gap.
Then re-tighten the screw (Fig. 7 + 8).
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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CAUTION:
After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the wheel lock gap and re-adjust if necessary. 3-5mm
Mounting the wheel lock too close towards the wheel will result in a higher effort to operate. This might cause the brake lever extension to break! Leaning onto the brake lever extension while transferring will cause the lever to break! Splashing water from tyres might cause the wheel lock to malfunction
Drum brakes
Drum brakes permit safe and convenient braking for an attendant.
They can also be set with the aid of a locking lever (1) to prevent rolling. The lever must snap
Fig. 9 audibly into place. Drum brakes are not influenced by air pres sure inside the tyres. Yourwheelchair cannot be moved when the drum brakes are set
(Fig.9).
CAUTION:
Drum brakes must only be adjusted by authorised dealers.
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