Wheel Locks; Using The Wheel Locks - Otto Bock VENTUS Instructions For Use Manual

Use
Oiling the caster axle
1) Remove dirt (such as hairs) from the caster axle between the caster wheel and caster fork.
2) Lubricate the caster axle between the caster wheel and caster fork with a few drops of thin, resin-free oil (sew­
ing machine oil).

6.10 Wheel locks

CAUTION
Improper use of the wheel lock
Falling due to abrupt braking, rolling away of the wheelchair, crushing of hands
► Do not use the wheel lock when travelling.
► Always engage the wheel lock on both sides.
► Apply the wheel lock to prevent the wheelchair from moving on uneven ground or during transfers (e.g. into a
car).
► Do not reach between the rear wheel and the wheel lock when driving the wheelchair.
► Ensure that the knee lever wheel lock is properly adjusted (approx. 5 mm gap to the tyres).
► Please contact the qualified personnel who adjusted your product for readjustment of the wheel lock.
The wheel locks secure the parked wheelchair against rolling away.

6.10.1 Using the wheel locks

Activating/deactivating the "standard"/"upgrade" knee lever wheel lock
1) Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see fig. 36).
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the wheel lock lever upwards (see fig. 37).
→ The wheel lock lever releases the wheel.
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Activating/deactivating the scissor wheel lock
1) Reach under the seat and pull the handle of the scissor wheel lock rearwards from the side (see fig. 38).
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the handle of the scissor wheel lock forwards to unfold (see fig. 39).
→ The wheel lock bolt releases the wheel.
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