Caster Wheels And Caster Forks; Approach In Case Of Stiffness - Otto Bock VENTUS Instructions For Use Manual

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).
INFORMATION: The wheels must fit on to the wheel attachments without there being any play after
closure.
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6.9 Caster wheels and caster forks

WARNING
Failure of caster wheels/caster forks
Falling, severe injury due to the wheelchair tipping over
► Regularly inspect the caster wheels/caster forks for damage.
► Clean and oil the caster wheel axles in case of stiffness (see Page 21).
► Inform the responsible qualified personnel in case of changes to the driving characteristics.
CAUTION
Incorrect caster wheel position when leaning forward in the wheelchair
Tipping over, falling due to incorrect caster wheel positioning
► Prior to activities that require you to bend forward in the wheelchair (e.g. tying your shoes), maximise the sta­
bility of the wheelchair.
► In order to do so, push the wheelchair backwards until the caster wheels turn forward.
The combination of caster wheels and caster forks ensures the ability to hold a straight line and navigate bends
securely.
Different caster wheel types (e.g. luminous casters, design casters, solid rubber casters, skater casters) or caster
forks may be installed depending on the order.
The caster wheels and caster forks have been chosen by the qualified personnel according to the needs of the
users.
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6.9.1 Approach in case of stiffness

In case of stiffness, the caster wheel axles should be cleaned and oiled.
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