Pushing The Wheelchair - Invacare Spectra Plus User Manual

8 Pushing the Chair
The powerchair supplied is fitted with the lever dis-engage type motor. To dis-engage the drive to
allow the chair to be pushed the following instructions should be followed carefully:-
To dis-engage the drive to allow the chair to be pushed, operate the levers to the unshaded posi-
tion shown in the diagram. LEVERS POINTING OUTWARDS.
To re-engage the chair to the drive position, operate the levers to the shaded position shown in the
diagram. LEVERS POINTING INWARDS.
Push the chair slightly forwards to ensure that both motors are fully in the drive position.
CAUTION
• When the drive is dis-engaged there are no brakes, unless the wheel-locks (if fitted) are
applied. Before leaving the chair always re-engage the drive on both sides. On no account
dis-engage the drive when the chair is occupied,
unless being pushed by an attendant.
Remember, operating the dis-engage on an incline will
cause the chair to roll away.
WARNING - EMERGENCY FREEWHEEL DEVICE
• Always re-engage the emergency freewheel device
after use. Failure to do so may result in injury.
Disengage levers shown in the drive position.
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