Using The Brakes - progeo Exelle User Manual

On this model it is possible to remove the rear wheels quickly
and easily, thereby reducing the size of the wheelchair. This
can be particularly useful when the wheelchair needs to be
loaded into a car or put into a narrow passageway for storage.
The transit wheels are used to facilitate movement when the
wheelchair has been folded. (see chapter 7.3 Transit wheels ).
Removing the wheel
Release the brakes
Raising the wheel slightly using the handles on the back of
the chair makes this procedure easier.
Take hold of the wheel by the spokes close to the axel bush,
push the release button in and, without letting go, pull the entire
wheel outwards (fig. 34).
Replacing the wheel
Release the brakes
Raising the wheel slightly using the handles on the back of
the chair makes this action easier.
Take hold of the wheel by the spokes close to the axel bush,
push the release button in and, without letting go, replace the
axel (fig. 35).
In order to lock the wheel let go of the release button. A
single audible click indicates that the wheel has been
replaced correctly.
Removal and replacing of the wheel must always
be carried out with the brakes released.
Ensure that the quick-release axels are
completely locked into place. Check this by taking
hold of the wheel at the spokes close to the axel
bush and pulling firmly outwards. (see chapter 2.7
quick release axels ).
5.6 Engaging and releasing the brakes
figura 36
To engage the brakes
Push the lever forwards (with push-on brakes fig. 36/b. Pull
the level backwards if pull-on brakes are fitted fig. 36/a).
To release the brakes
Pull the lever backwards (with push-on brakes fig. 36/b.
Push the lever forwards if pull-on brakes are fitted fig.
36/a).
Take care not to injure hands and fingers while
operating the brakes
(fig. 36)
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