Operating The Brakes; Mounting Or Removing Of Armrests - Vermeiren 708D Instruction Manual

2.5

Operating the brakes

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WARNING:
The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during
movements – Use the brake only to prevent the wheelchair from unintended
movements.
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WARNING:
Good operation of the brakes is influenced by wear and
contamination of the tires (water, oil, mud, ...) – Check the condition of the tires
before each use.
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WARNING:
The brakes are adjustable and can wear – Check the operation of the
brakes before each use.
2.6

Mounting or removing of armrests

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CAUTION:
Risk of clamping – Keep fingers, buckles and clothes away from the
bottom side of the armrest.
The armrests of the wheelchair can be mounted by following instructions.
1. Mount the rear tube of the arm rest in tube hood
2. Make sure the arm support is mounted very well.
3. Fold the armrest forward.
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4. Pull the lever
Click the front tube of the armrest  in tube hood
5.
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To apply the brakes:
Push the brake levers  forward till you feel a
1.
distinctive click.
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CAUTION:
Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat
horizontal surface before releasing the
brakes. Never release both brakes
simultaneously.
To release the brakes:
Release one brake by pulling the lever 
1.
backwards.
2. Hold the hand-rim of the released wheel with
your hand.
3. Release the second brake by pulling the lever
backwards.

on tube hood upwards
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Risk of unintended movement –
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(Fig A).
(Fig B).
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(Fig B).
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