Rear Wheels; Removing And Installing The Rear Wheels With Quick-Release Axle - Otto Bock VENTUS Instructions For Use Manual

Use

6.8 Rear wheels

CAUTION
Incorrect fitting of the rear wheels
Tipping, falling over of the user due to wheels coming off
► After each assembly, verify the proper fit of the rear wheels. The quick-release axles must be firmly locked in
the wheel attachment.
CAUTION
Reaching into exposed drive parts
Crushing, pinching due to incorrect handling
► Do not reach between the rear wheel and wheel lock or rear wheel and side panel when driving the wheel­
chair.
► Do not reach into the spokes of the rotating rear wheel.
CAUTION
Defective tyres
Accidents/falling due to poor traction, reduced braking force or lack of manoeuvrability
► Maintain sufficient tyre pressure. Note the information in the section "Technical data" or on the tyre sidewall.
► Ensure that the pressure is the same in both tyres.
► Ensure that the tyres have sufficient tread depth.
CAUTION
Heat development when braking with push rings
Burns due to insufficient hand protection
► Wear wheelchair gloves when travelling at high speeds.
The wheelchair is moved, steered, braked and stopped with the help of the push rings on the rear wheels.
To make transport easier, rear wheels with quick-release axle can be taken off the wheelchair.

6.8.1 Removing and installing the rear wheels with quick-release axle

Rear wheels with quick-release axle
1) Release the wheel lock.
2) Grip the area between the spokes near the hub with your fingers.
3) Use your thumb to press the push-button on the quick-release axle.
4) Pull off/push on the rear wheel. The quick-release axles must not be able to be removed after the push-button
has been released.
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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).
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