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

2.5

Operating the brakes

WARNING:
The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during
L
movements – Use the brake only to prevent the wheelchair from unintended
movements.
WARNING:
L 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.
WARNING:
The brakes are adjustable and can wear – Check the operation of the
L
brakes before each use.
2.6

Mounting or removing of arm supports

CAUTION:
L Risk of clamping – Keep fingers, buckles and clothes away from the
bottom side of the arm support.
The arm supports 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 arm rest forward.
4. Pull the lever
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5. Click the front tube of the arm rest  in tube hood
A
To apply the brakes:
1. Push the brake handles  forward till you feel a
distinctive click.
CAUTION:
L
Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat
horizontal surface before releasing the
brakes. Never release both brakes
simultaneously.
To release the brakes:
1. Release one brake by pulling the handle 
backwards.
2. Hold the hand-rim of the release wheel with
your hand.
3. Release the second brake by pulling the handle
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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B