Using The Wheelchair; General Warnings - Usage; Brakes; Using The User Operated Brake - Invacare Rea Dahlia 30 User Manual

6 Using the wheelchair

6.1 General warnings — Usage
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
The user falls out of the wheelchair
– Be aware that the centre of gravity is shifted
forwards when using the feet to maneuver the
wheelchair. This changes the stability of the
wheelchair.
CAUTION!
Risk of sliding
– The seat must be positioned flat or tilted
backwards if the user is left alone unattended.
CAUTION!
Risk of sliding
– If you have a very low seat height and / or
use your feet to maneuver the wheelchair, the
legrests can be removed. If so, be aware of the
sliding risk!

6.2 Brakes

6.2.1 Using the User Operated Brake

Start by checking that the tyres have the correct air
pressure (printed on the side of each tyre).
The user brake is to be used when the chair is not
moving, and is not intended for reducing speed when
the chair is moving.
1. To engage the brake, move the lever A towards the
rear (towards you).
2. To disengage the brakes, move the lever A forwards.
CAUTION!
Risk of trapping fingers
– Be careful not to trap your fingers between the
brake shoe and rear wheel

6.2.2 Using the One Arm Brake

The wheelchair can be equipped with a one arm brake
instead of the standard user operated brake. The one arm
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brake is operated in the same way as the standard user
operated brake, the difference is that the brake handle
brakes both wheels at the same time. The one arm brake
is available both for the right and the left side of the
wheelchair .

6.2.3 Using the Carer-operated Brake

WARNING!
Risk of reduced brake effect
– Incorrect setting or use of the brake reduces
the braking effect.
1. Braking when moving: squeeze both brake handles
upwards, and the brake will be applied.
2. Locking the brakes: squeeze the handle and move the
lock catch A upwards.
3. Release the handle.
4. Releasing the brakes: squeeze the handle and the lock
catch will release automatically.
If the brake effect is poor or reduced, contact your
authorized provider.

6.3 Using the Tilt / Recline Function

To ensure a good positioning, follow these steps when using
both the tilt and the recline function. See sections "Manual
tilt and backrest angle adjustment" and "Electric tilt and
backrest angle adjustment" for instruction about how to
operate the tilt and/or the recline function.
Tilting / reclining from an upright position
Neutral position
Using the wheelchair
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