Using The User Operated Brake; Using The One Arm Brake; Using The Carer-Operated Brake; Stretching And Leaning - Invacare rea azalea assist User Manual

Rea® Azalea®
Rising from a tilted / reclined position
Step 1
Step 3
1. Fold down the legrests.
2. Raise the backrest from the reclined position.
• Raising the backrest before the tilt, preserves the
neutral pelvis position A.
3. Raise the tilted position.

6.2.4 Using the user operated brake

Start by checking that the tires have the correct air
pressure (printed on the side of each tire).
The user brake is to be used when the chair is not
moving, and is not intended for reducing speed when
the chair is moving.
1. To apply the brake, move the lever A towards the rear
(towards you).
2. To release the brakes, move the lever A forwards.
CAUTION!
Risk of trapping fingers
– Be careful not to trap your fingers between the
brake pin and rear wheel

6.2.5 Using the One arm brake

The wheelchair can be equipped with a one arm brake
instead of the std user operated brake. The one arm brake
is operated in the same way as the std user operated brake,
the difference is that the brake handle brakes both wheels
at the same time. The one arm brake is available both for
the right and the left side of the wheelchair .
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Step 2
Neutral position
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6.2.6 Using the carer-operated brake

WARNING!
Risk of reduced brake effect
– Incorrect setting or use of the brake reduces
the braking effect.
1. Braking when moving: squeeze both brake handles
upwards, and the brake will be applied.
2. Locking the brakes: squeeze the handle and move the
lock catch A upwards.
3. Release the handle.
4. Releasing the brakes: squeeze the handle and the lock
catch will release automatically.
If the brake effect is poor or reduced, contact your
authorized representative, i.e your dealer or Health
Care provider.

6.2.7 Stretching and leaning

1. Propel the wheelchair as near as possible.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
The wheelchair may tip over.
– Always have full contact between the backrest
and the back. Stretching backwards is not
recommended.
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