Removing / Fitting The Rear Wheels - Otto Bock Ventus Instructions For Use Manual

CAUTION
Pinching in exposed drive parts
Risk of pinching and crushing of the hands
► To avoid hand injuries, do not grasp between the rear wheel and the knee lever lock when driving your wheel­
chair.
► Do not reach between the spokes of the rear wheel.
The wheelchair is moved, steered and stopped with the help of the push rings on the rear wheels.
To make transport easier, the rear wheels can be taken off the wheelchair.

6.3.5.1 Removing / fitting the rear wheels

Rear wheels with quick-release axles
1) Grip the area between the spokes near the hub with your fingers.
2) Use your thumb to press the pushbutton on the quick-release axle.
3) Pull off / push on the rear wheel. The quick-release axles must not be able to be removed after the pushbutton
has been released.
Rear wheels with lock-release assist
The lock-release assist allows the rear wheels to be installed even with heavily restricted movement of the arms and
hands.
1) Open the lock-release assist according to the grip setting (see Fig. 33= push down; see Fig. 34 = pull up). The
lock is open when the bar is horizontal (90° position).
2) Pull off/push on the rear wheel.
3) Close the lock-release assist (see Fig. 33, see Fig. 34 = pull up or push down).
NOTE: The wheels must fit on to the wheel attachments without there being any play after closure.
Ventus
32
33
Usage
34
Ottobock | 21