Removing And Mounting The Drive Wheels - Otto Bock Zenit Instructions For Use Manual

Use

7.8.1 Removing and mounting the drive wheels

CAUTION
Incorrect removal/attachment of the wheels
Tipping, falling due to incorrect installation
► The user is not permitted to sit in the wheelchair during wheel replacement.
► For changing wheels, set the wheelchair onto a solid surface.
► To change the wheels, secure the wheelchair against tipping over or rolling away.
► If the drive wheel does not lock securely or has too much sideways play, contact the qualified personnel
promptly.
Rear wheels with quick-release axle
1) Release the wheel lock.
2) Grip the area between the spokes near the hub with your fingers.
3) Use your thumb to press in the push-button on the quick-release axle.
4) Remove or mount the drive wheel.
After mounting: The drive wheels must not be removable after releasing the push-button on the quick-release
axle.
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Drive wheels with lock-release assist
The quick-release axle with lock-release assist for people with quadriplegia makes it possible to install the drive
wheels even in case of severely limited mobility of the arms and hands.
1) Open the lock-release assist according to the handle position (see fig. 23: locked – handle is parallel to wheel
hub; see fig. 24: unlocked – handle is perpendicular to wheel hub). The lock is released when the handle is
positioned horizontally (90° position).
2) Pull off/push on the drive wheel.
3) Close the lock-release assist (see fig. 23: locked – handle is parallel to wheel hub; see fig. 24: unlocked –
handle is perpendicular to wheel hub).
INFORMATION: The wheels must fit in to the wheel attachment device without there being any play
after closure.
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