Options; Tipping Tubes; Wheel Locks - Sunrise Medical QUICKIE SOPUR Easy 200 Directions For Use Manual

5.0 Options

Tipping Tubes

Tipping Tubes (Fig. 5.01)
Tipping tubes are used by
attendants to tip a wheelchair
over an obstacle. Simply step on
the tube to push a wheel chair, for
example, over a curb or step.

Wheel locks

Wheel Locks
Your wheelchair is equipped
with two wheel locks. They are
applied directly against the tires.
To engage, press both wheel-lock
levers forward against the stops
(Fig. 5.02 and 5.04). To release
the wheel, pull the levers back to
their original posit ions.
Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tire tread
• Tire pressure that is too low
• Wet tires
• Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
The wheel locks have not been
designed to be used as brakes
for a moving wheelchair. The
wheel locks should therefore
never be used to brake a moving
wheelchair. Always use the
handrims for braking. Make sure
that the interval between the tires
and wheel locks complies with
given specifications (Fig. 5.03
and 5.05). To readjust, loosen
screw (1) and set the appropriate
interval. Tighten screw (see the
page on torque)
CAUTION!
After each adjustment of the
rear wheels, check the interval
to the wheel locks and readjust if
necessary.
Fig. 5.01
Fig. 5.02
Knee-lever brake
Fig. 5.03
1
3 mm
Knee-lever brake
Fig. 5.04
Standard brake
Fig. 5.05
1
12mm with solid tyres
14mm with pneumatic tyres
Standard brake
Extension for the Brake Lever
(Fig. 5.06)
The extension for the brake lever
can be removed or folded down.
The longer lever helps to minimize
the effort needed to set the wheel
locks.
CAUTION!
• Mounting the wheel lock too
close toward 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 tires
might cause the wheel lock to malfunction.
Drum Brakes (Fig. 5.07)
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. This lever must
snap audibly into place. Drum
brakes do not independent on
the aid of air pressure inside the
tires. Your wheelchair cannot be
moved when the drum brakes
are set.
CAUTION!
Drum brakes should only be adjusted by authorized dealers.
One Hand Wheel Locks
Your wheelchair is equipped with two sets of
wheel locks, that operate from the left or the
right side. They are applied directly against
the tires. To engage, press the wheel-lock
lever forward against the stop (Fig. 5.08). To
release the wheel, pull the lever back to the
original position.
Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tire tread
• Tire pressure that is too low
• Wet tires
• Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
The wheel locks have not been
designed to be used as brakes
for a moving wheelchair. The
wheel locks should therefore
never be used to brake a moving
wheelchair. Always use the
handrims for braking. Make sure
that the interval between the
tires and wheel locks complies
with given specifications. To
readjust, loosen screw and set
the appropriate interval. Tighten
screw (see the page on torque).
CAUTION!
After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the interval to
the wheel locks and readjust if necessary.
Fig. 5.06
Fig. 5.07
1
Fig. 5.08
Fig. 5.09
1
3 mm
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