Using This Chair; Brakes - Vermeiren Altitude Instruction Manual

3

Using this chair

WARNING
• First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use
your chair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
• In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your
care provider or technical adviser to help you on this.
CAUTION
• Make sure that your fingers, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery won't get caught by moving
parts, during assembly, use or adjustment.
3.1

Brakes

CAUTION
• Do not use the brakes to slow the shell chair down.
• Brakes may only be adjusted by your specialist dealer.
3.1.1 Coraille brakes
Each rear wheel is equipped with a drum brake. Both brakes
can be operated simultaneously with the brake lever:
• Applying brakes [A]: Use your foot to push the brake lever
down.
• Releasing brakes [B]: Use your foot to turn the brake lever
up.
3.1.2 Altitude brakes
Each of the four swivelling wheel is equipped with a parking
brake that blocks rotation and rolling of the wheel.
When the shell chair is in parking position all four brakes are
applied.
• Releasing brakes [C]: Use your foot to press the top of the
brake lever backwards.
• Applying brakes [D]: Use your foot to press the brake lever
down towards the wheel.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries and/or damage
Risk of injuries and/or damage
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Altitude, Coraille
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Using this chair
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