Lifting The Wheelchair - progeo YOGA User Manual

Before using the wheelchair always check that the
backrest is fully opened ad securely locked (see
chapter 2.8 "Backrest locking check")
5.4

Lifting the wheelchair

The wheelchair can be lifted and transported in many
different ways. However it is advisable to fold the
wheelchair to facilitate these action Remove the rear
wheels (see chapter 5.5 "Quick release rear wheels") to
reduce the weight and close the backrest (see chapter
5.2 "Closing system") in order to have a better balance
when lifting the wheelchair (see chapter 5.5 "Complete
closure of the wheelchair"). Take hold of the front frame
with one hand and the rear with the other hand (figure
35) and lift the wheelchair.
(figure 35)
Fig. 35
5.5 Quick release rear wheels
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 place for storage or driven through a narrow passageway if
the wheelchair is provided with transit wheels (see chapter 7.2
"Transit wheels")
Fig. 36
Removing the wheel
Release the brakes
To make this procedure easier, slightly raise the wheel using
the handles on the back.
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. 36).
(figures 42, 43)
Fig. 37
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