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6.5 Slopes (Fig.6.4):
The following instructions explain how to manoeuvre
correctly on steep ramps and slopes, especially in the
course of descent.
WARNING!
•
If your chair has a manual recline back, we strongly
recommend that you bring the backrest into an upright
position and set the seat tilt to the level position.
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If you stop on an incline, start off slowly and, if
necessary, lean forward to counteract the tendency of
the front wheels to rise.
•
On descents it is important not to allow the wheelchair
to exceed normal speed. Indeed, the safest course is
to go down steep hills slowly and to stop immediately
if you have any doubts about the steering.
•
If the chair gathers speed, move the joystick to its
central position to slow down, or stop completely.
•
Start off again slowly and do not allow speed to
increase. Make sure the automatic brakes are
engaged.
•
Climbing or descending a slope with the automatic
brakes disengaged can be dangerous.
Fig.6.4
6.6 Transfers (Fig.6.5):
Always position the wheelchair close to the place where
the transfer will be carried out. It is important
that the controller is turned OFF, so that the wheelchair
will not move throughout the procedure.
The wheelchair is highly stable owing to its weight. Do not
stand up on the footrests at any time during the transfer.
Fig.6.5
6.7 Brake release, (Freewheel device):
(Fig. 6.6).
To put the wheelchair into freewheel:
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Turn the lever on the back of each motor outwards.
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The wheelchair is now in freewheel.
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The drive wheels will turn freely.
To put the wheelchair into drive:
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Turn the lever on the back of each motor inwards.
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The wheelchair is now in drive.
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The drive wheels will reconnect with the motors and
will only turn when power is applied.
WARNING!
•
The Brake release, (freewheel), is only to be used in
an emergency power breakdown situation e.g. Where
a large distance has to be covered to get the user
home or into a safe environment.
•
Brake release can also be used if a complete and
catastrophic loss of power such as control system
failure or battery failure has occurred.
•
Brake release should not be habitually used as a
means of transporting the user as if in a manual chair.
•
When the power chair is functioning normally, the
brake release should only be used to park or store the
unoccupied wheelchair.
•
Please remember that you have no braking facility
when the Brake release, (freewheel), levers are
moved from the normal drive position to the freewheel
position.
•
Always ensure an attendant is with you when bringing
the chair into the freewheel mode.
•
The wheelchair must never be left with one or both
levers in the freewheel position.
Fig. 6.6
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Quickie F35 R2 Rev.E
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