Tyre Pressure; Brakes - progeo Basic Light User Manual

2.1

Tyre pressure

In order to guarantee consistent, precise running and braking, it is
necessary to ensure that the tyres are correctly inflated.
Remove the plastic valve cover on the valve that you can find on the
rim of the rear wheel.
Use a compressor or pump with manometer to bring the pressure to
the correct level.
Screw up the plastic valve cover.
Weekly check the correct tyre pressure as indicated on the tyre.
A correct tyre pressure makes the wheelchair much more fluent and easier to
move and control
We suggest inflating the high-pressure tyres within 7 and 8 BAR.
Use a compressor or pump with manometer to bring the pressure to the correct
level.
Incorrect inflation of the tyres (especially if too low) causes incorrect functioning
of the brakes and the wheelchair may not stop.
Do not exceed the pressure indicated on the tyre because you may damage the
tyre and the inner tube.
Always respect what indicated on the tyre.
The anti-puncture tyres do not require inflation. This type of tyre needs less
maintenance and eliminates the costs and inconvenience due to repair or replacement
of the inner tube. However, during normal use, they are less fluent than traditional tyres.
2.2

Brakes

The parking brakes are a safety device thus, it is necessary to check their efficiency daily.
The brake works by means of a lever that acts directly on the tyre. For such reason the
effectiveness of the braking system depends on the tyre being correctly inflated. We
highly recommend checking tyre pressures at regular intervals.
The maximum slope you can safely use the parking brakes efficiently adjusted is 3°
(6%).
The brake is a safety feature and you must not use it while the wheelchair is
moving as this could cause the wheelchair to overturn with possible injury to the
occupant.
To check the efficiency of the brakes, engage them as hereafter indicated according to the model of
brakes. Then, with the person sitting on the wheelchair, try to push the wheelchair.
If the rear wheels do not turn or hardly turn, thus, preventing the undeliberate movement of the
wheelchair, then the brake are efficient.
Check both brakes.
The necessary force to engagement/release the brake can be different according to the type of
brake.
For user with less strength of the upper limbs, it is advisable the brake with extended lever.
Pay attention to your fingers when engaging and releasing the brakes.
To engage the brake (1), push the lever
forward until it locks.
To release the brake (1), pull the lever
backward. The brake automatically goes back
to its resting position.
The brake with extended lever (2) works in the
same manner but results easier to engage and
release.
To prevent the extended lever from standing in
the way while the user is moving from or to the
wheelchair, it is possible to fold the lever.
In order to do so, pull the lever up first and then fold it forward.
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