Brakes; Using The Knee Lever Wheel Lock For Parking - Otto Bock DISCOVERY TMAX Instructions For Use Manual

CAUTION
Improper assembly of the removable wheels
Risk of the user falling or tipping over
► After each assembly, verify the proper fit of the removable wheels. The quick-release axles must be firmly
locked in the wheel attachment.
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6.3.6 Brakes

The wheel locks secure the parked wheelchair against rolling away.
The drum brakes allow the attendant to slow the wheelchair easily and safely by activating the wheel lock lever.

6.3.6.1 Using the knee lever wheel lock for parking

CAUTION
Improper use of the wheel lock
Falling due to abrupt braking, rolling away of the wheelchair, crushing the hands
► Do not use the knee lever wheel lock as a driving brake.
► Always engage the wheel lock on both sides.
► When parking on uneven ground or during transfers (e.g. into a car), secure the wheelchair by activating the
knee lever wheel lock.
► Do not reach between the rear wheel and the knee lever wheel lock when driving the wheelchair.
► Ensure the knee lever wheel lock is properly adjusted (approx. 5 mm gap to the tyres, technical changes
reserved) and the tyre pressure is sufficient.
CAUTION
Insufficient braking action of the knee lever wheel lock
Risk of accidents, falling
► Maintain sufficient air pressure in pneumatic tyres. For the correct air pressure, see the chapter "Technical
Data".
When the user is boarding or disembarking and to park the wheelchair on uneven surfaces, the wheel lock must be
engaged on both rear wheels:
a) Engaging the wheel lock ("push to lock" version)
► Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see Fig. 60).
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
a) Releasing the wheel lock ("push to lock" version)
► Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock to the back (see Fig. 61).
→ The wheel lock bolt releases the wheel.
INFORMATION
With the "pull to lock" version, the directions to engage/disengage the wheel lock are reversed compared to the
"push to lock" version.
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