Using Your Wheelchair; Mounting Or Removing The Footrests; Operating The Brakes - Vermeiren 708D User Manual

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Using your wheelchair

WARNING
 First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your
wheelchair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
 In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your care
provider or technical adviser to help you with this.
 Make sure that your hands, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery don't get caught by wheels or
other moving parts, during use or adjustment.
3.1

Mounting or removing the footrests

Mounting the footrests is done as follows:
1. Hold the footrest sideways at the outside of the wheelchairs
frame.
2. Mount the holes  of the footrest on the pins  located on
the frame.
3. Turn the footrest inwards till it clicks in position. If this lock
is a little stiff, press the lever gently back.
4. Turn the footplate downwards.
5. Replace the calf strap in the hooks .
To take off the footrests:
1. Remove the calf strap by unhooking it on both sides.
2. Pull back the lever  near the footrest attachment.
3. Turn the footrest to the outside of the wheelchair.
4. Lift the holes  of the footrest out of the pins located on the frame .
3.2

Operating the brakes

CAUTION
 The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during movements. Use the brake only
to prevent the wheelchair from unintended movements.
 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.
 The brakes are adjustable and can wear – Check the operation of the brakes before each use.
 Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat horizontal surface before releasing the brakes. Never
release both brakes simultaneously.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries
To apply the brakes:
1. Push the brake levers  forward till you feel a distinctive
click.
To release the brakes:
1. Release one brake by pulling the lever  backwards.
2. Hold the hand-rim of the released wheel with your hand.
3. Release the second brake by pulling the lever backwards.
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Using your wheelchair