Suspension System; Footplates - Quickie Neon Fixed Front Instructions For Use Manual

Brakes
Drum Brakes
Drum brakes permit safe and
convenient braking for an
attendant. They can also be set
with the aid of a locking lever
(1) to prevent rolling. This lever
must snap audibly into place.
Drum brakes are not dependent
on the aid of air pressure inside
the tyres. Your wheelchair
cannot be moved when the
drum brakes are set, (Fig.4.5).
CAUTION!
Drum brakes should only be adjusted by authorized
dealers.
One Hand Wheel Locks
Your wheelchair is equipped
with two sets of wheel locks,
that operate from the left or the
right side. They are applied
directly against the tyres. To
engage, press the wheel-lock
lever forward against the stop.
To release the wheel, pull
the lever back to the original
position.
Holding power will decrease
with:
• Worn tyre tread
• Tyre pressure that is too low
• Wet tyres
• Improperly adjusted wheel
locks.
The wheel locks have not been
designed to be used as brakes
for a moving wheelchair. The
wheel locks should therefore never be used to brake a
moving wheelchair. Always use the handrims for braking.
Make sure that the interval between the tyres and wheel
locks complies with given specifications. To readjust,
loosen screw and set the appropriate interval.
Tighten screw, Fig.4.6 - 4.7 (see the page on torque).
CAUTION!
After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the
interval to the wheel locks and readjust if necessary.
Mounting the wheel lock too close toward the wheel, will
result in a higher effort to operate. This might cause the
brake lever extension to break! Leaning on to the brake
lever extension while transfering will cause the lever to
break! Splashing water from tyres might cause the wheel
lock to malfunction.
Fig.4.5
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Fig.4.6
Fig.4.7
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3 mm

Suspension System

Suspension system
(Fig. 4.8 - 4.9)
The function of the suspension
system is determined by the
buffer elements (1). Sunrise
Medical offers a varied range
of elements depending on the
weight of the user.
To replace the elements, undo
the 2 screws (2). Remove the
whole suspension system from
the axle plate and undo the
internal set screw (3). Turn the
rocker arms (3) downwards; the
buffer elements (1) can then be
easily removed from the upper
and lower openings.
To fit new sleeves, use the
reverse procedure. Ensure
that the buffer elements are
securely located in the upper or lower openings.

Footplates

Footboard
There are several footboards
avail able. These can be flipped
up to make it easier to transfer
to/from the chair.
Lower leg length
By undoing the clamp screw
(1), you can adjust the lower leg
length. Undo the clamp screw,
then adjust the tube with the footboard to the required
position. Tighten clamp screws again (see the page on
torque).
Ensure that the plastic push joint is located under the
clamp screw in the correct position.
Ensure that you do not go below the minimum gap to the
floor of 2.5 cm.
Attention:
When getting into or out of the chair, never stand on the
footboards.
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Fig.4.8
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3
3
Fig.4.9
Fig.4.10
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