Operating The Brakes - Vermeiren 28 Instruction Manual

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Operating the brakes

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WARNING:
The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during
movements – Use the brake only to prevent the wheelchair from unintended
movements.
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WARNING:
Good operation of the brakes is influenced by wear and
contamination of the tires (water, oil, mud, ...) – Check the condition of the tires
before each use.
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WARNING:
The brakes are adjustable and can wear – Check the operation of the
brakes before each use.
The mounting of the footrests is done as follows:
1. Hold the footrest sideways at the outside of the
wheelchairs frame.
Mount the holes  of the footrest on the pins 
2.
located on the frame.
3. Turn the footrest inwards till it clicks in position.
If this lock is a little stiff, press the handle gently
back.
4. Turn the footplate downwards.
Replace the calf strap in the hooks .
5.
To take off the footrests:
1. Remove the calf strap by unhooking it on both
sides.
Pull back the lever  near the footrest
2.
attachment.
3. Turn the footrest to the outside of the
wheelchair.
Lift the holes  of the footrest out of the pins
4.
located on the frame .
To apply the brakes:
Push the brake handles  forward till you feel a
1.
distinctive click.
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CAUTION:
Risk of unintended movement –
Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat
horizontal surface before releasing the
brakes. Never release both brakes
simultaneously.
To release the brakes:
Release one brake by pulling the lever 
1.
backwards.
2. Hold the hand-rim of the released wheel with
your hand.
3. Release the second brake by pulling the lever
 backwards.
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