Quickie Life RT Directions For Use Manual page 21

Brake lever extension
The longer lever helps to minimize
the effort needed to set the wheel
locks.
The brake lever extension is
screwed to the brakes. By raising
this, it can be flipped forward
(Fig. 6.5).
CAUTION!
Mounting the wheel lock too close
towards the wheel will result in a higher effort to operate. This
might cause the brake lever extension to break!
Leaning onto the brake lever extension while transferring will
cause the lever to break! Splashing water from tyres might
cause the wheel lock to malfunction.
CAUTION!
Incorrect mounting of the wheel
lock will result in a higher effort to
operate.
This might cause the wheel lock
extension lever to break!
Compact Wheel Lock
Compact wheel locks are
underneath the seat sling and are
operated by pulling the wheel locks
towards the rear, in the direction of
the tyre. For the brakes to work
properly, this must be pulled until it reaches the stops, (Fig. 6.6).
Safari wheel lock
(Fig. 6.7)
Safari wheel lock (Wheel lock
integrated into sideguard):
The Safari wheel locks are
operated by pushing the lever
forwards (away from the patient's
body).
To release the brakes, pull the
lever back towards the body.
Attendant wheel lock (Fig. 6.8)
The attendant wheel lock
combines the Safari wheel lock
with an additional wheel lock
handle operated by an attendant
person.
The handle (lever) is mounted at
the push handle and locks the
Safari wheel lock if required.
Life RT Rev.2.5
Fig. 6.5
Fig. 6.6
Fig. 6.7
Fig. 6.8
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Drum Brakes
Drum brakes permit safe and convenient braking for an
attendant.
They can also be set with the aid of a locking lever (1) to
prevent rolling.
The lever must snap audibly into place.
Drum brakes are not influenced by air pressure inside the tyres
(Fig.6.9).
WARNING!
• Drum brakes must only be adjusted by authorised dealers
• Always operate the two brakes simultaneously to guarantee
the control of the driving direction!
• Drum brakes can only be used as a dynamic brake to stop the
wheelchair while driving.
• Always engage the wheel locks to secure the wheelchair
during a short or long stop, or for transfer.
Fig. 6.9
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