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3.4 Parking Brakes
The parking brakes are used to immobilize the wheelchair
when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning if you brake sharply
If you engage the parking brakes while you are
moving, the direction of movement can become
uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop
suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you
falling out.
– Never engage the parking brakes while you are
moving.
WARNING!
Risk due to wheelchair being out of control
– The parking brakes must be operated
simultaneously.
– Do not engage the parking brakes to slow down
the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The parking brakes will not operate correctly
unless there is sufficient air in the tyres.
– Ensure the correct tyre pressure, 11.3 Tyres,
page 44.
CAUTION!
Risk of pinching or crushing
There may be a very small gap between the rear
wheel and the parking brake with the risk that
you could trap your fingers.
– Keep your fingers away from movable parts
when using the brake, always keep your hand
on the brake lever.
The distance between the brake shoe and the tyre
can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried out
by a qualified technician.
To operate the brake, refer to paragraph Using the
wheelchair, section 6.2.1 Using the User Operated Brake,
page 27.
3.5 Backrest
3.5.1 Adjusting the "Laguna" tension adjustable
backrest
WARNING!
Risk of injury
The position of the head could cause neck and/or
breathing problems for the user if the hook and
loop straps come loose at the top of the backrest.
– Make sure that the hook and loop straps only
has a minimum of 6 cm overlap distance. Press
the hook and loop straps firmly together and
make sure that they stay fixated.
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WARNING!
Risk of tipping backwards
When using a tension adjustable backrest, the
center of gravity is moved backwards.
– Always use anti-tip devices and make sure that
the balance of the chair is stable.
WARNING!
Risk of pressure sores
When the backrest is in the most reclined
position, there is a risk of pressure sores.
– Make sure that there are no pressure areas
and monitor the user and make adjustments in
order to avoid pressure sores.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
Too much slack on the hook and loop straps
when using cover Lateral and neckrest bow/pole
can cause pressure sores.
– Make sure that there is a space between the
backrest and the neckrest bow/pole in order to
avoid pressure sores.
1. Adjust the shape of the "Laguna" tension adjustable
backrest with the hook and loop straps A.
3.5.2 Adjusting the backrest angle
B
A
1. Use the yellow lever A marked with the yellow symbol
B on the left hand side to angle the backrest.
2. Press upwards while you angle the backrest to the
desired position.
3. Release the lever.
3.6 Tilting Seat and Backrest
The whole seat unit including the backrest can be tilted.
Product Overview
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