Transport; Safety Information; Lifting The Wheelchair; Disassembly For Transport - Invacare rea Azalea Assist User Manual

Rea® Azalea®

7 Transport

7.1 Safety information

WARNING!
Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly
secured
In the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre,
etc. you may suffer serious injuries from flying
wheelchair parts.
– Always remove the rear wheels when
transporting the wheelchair.
– Firmly secure all wheelchair components in
the means of transport to prevent them from
coming loose during the journey.
IMPORTANT!
Excessive wear and abrasion could affect the
strength of load-bearing parts.
– Do not pull your wheelchair across abrasive
surfaces without the wheels fitted (e.g. pulling
the frame over tarmac).

7.2 Lifting the wheelchair

1. Always lift the wheelchair by grabbing the frame at the
points shown in the picture.
2. Never lift the wheelchair by the removable armrests
or the footrests.
3. Ensure that the backrest and push handles are securely
in place.
4. Read the chapter Safety instructions/Propelling
techniques.

7.3 Disassembly for transport

The wheelchair is easy to prepare for transport.
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7.3.1 Backrest

B
A
1. Remove the backrest cushion by pulling it forwards, thus
separating the hook and loop strips.
2. Lower the push handles B to the lowest position by
loosening the handwheels A.
A
1. Release the gas piston safety pin B and carefully remove
it.
The gas piston can rest on the lip A.
2. Fold the backrest and let it rest on the seat.
Be careful with the cables that run from the rear
wheel to the push handles.

7.3.2 Backrest Minor

B
A
1. Remove the backrest cushion by pulling it forwards, thus
separating the hook and loop strips.
2. Loosen both handwheels A and pull the backrest
directly upwards.
B
C
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