Mounting Or Removing Of The Footrest; Operating The Brakes - Vermeiren V300 XL Instruction Manual

2.5

Mounting or removing of the footrest

2.6

Operating the brakes

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WARNING:
The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during
movements – Use the brake only to prevent the wheelchair from unintended
movements.
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WARNING:
Good operation of the brakes is influenced by wear and
contamination of the tires (water, oil, mud, ...) – Check the condition of the tires
before each use.
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WARNING:
The brakes are adjustable and can wear – Check the operation of the
brakes before each use.
To apply the brakes:
1. Push the brake levers forward till you feel a distinctive click.
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CAUTION:
Risk of unintended movement – Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat
horizontal surface before releasing the brakes. Never release both brakes
simultaneously.
To release the brakes:
1. Release one brake by pulling the handle backwards.
2. Hold the hand-rim of the release wheel with your hand.
3. Release the second brake by pulling the handle backwards.
The mounting of the footrest is done as
follows:
1. Hold the footrest sideways at the outside
of the wheelchairs frame and mount the
tube hood
2. Swing the footrest inwards till it clicks in
position.
3. Swing the foot plate downwards until the
clips lock over pen
To take off the footrests:
1. Make clip loose from pen
2. Swing the footplate upwards.
3. Pull handle
4. Swing the footrest to the outside of the
wheelchair till it comes loose from the
guidance.
5. Pull the footrest from tube hood
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