Quick Release Rear Wheels - progeo BASIC LIGHT User Manual

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Quick release rear wheels

The rear quick release wheels enable you to reduce the wheelchair's bulk and save space, thus facilitating storage in the car or, if the wheelchair is equipped with the "narrow passage wheels" accessory, to
reduce its width and length in order to access narrow spaces.
Check that the quick release pins on the rear wheels are correctly engaged without anyone sitting on the wheelchair.
The parking brakes must be released.
Raise the rear wheel by lifting the wheelchair slightly off the ground and grasping the backrest post handle.
Grasp the rear wheel hub with your hand (without pressing down on the release pin), taking care to avoid inserting your fingers between the spokes.
Push and pull the wheel (as indicated by the arrow) to check that it fits properly: the wheel must not come off.
If the wheel comes off during this check, the axle must be adjusted.
Adjustment should only be carried out by qualified and authorised personnel.
Checking the rear wheel pins is one of the procedures that the occupant should perform periodically.
If the pins are not properly fitted, the rear wheel may come off during use, resulting in the wheelchair tipping over and possible injury to the occupant.
To remove the wheel, first release the parking brakes.
Lift the wheelchair wheel slightly off the ground, using one hand to grasp the backrest knob to facilitate the operation.
Grasp the wheel by the spokes around the hub, press the release pin button with your thumb and, without releasing, extract the wheel fully.
To fit the wheel, first release the brake.
Slightly lift the wheelchair form the ground on one side by the backrest knob.
With your hand, take hold of the rear wheel's hub and, with your thumb, press the button of the quick release pin, keep it pressed and push the pin fully into its seat.
Release the axle quick release pin button (a click indicates correct engagement).
Always release the brake before removing and inserting the rear wheel.
Always check the correct engagement of the quick release axles.
The holes for the rear wheel positioning may pinch or crush your fingers. Take care whenever your hands are close to such holes.
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