Wheel Locks; Using The Wheel Locks; Drum Brake - Otto Bock Start M4 XXL Instructions For Use Manual

Use

7.11 Wheel locks

WARNING
Improper use of the wheel lock
Falls due to abrupt braking, rolling away of the product, crushing of hands
► Do not use the wheel lock as a driving brake.
► Always engage the wheel lock on both sides.
► Engage the wheel lock to prevent the product from moving when it is parked on uneven ground or during
transfers (e.g. into a car).
► Do not reach between the rear wheel and the wheel lock when driving the product.
► Ensure that the knee lever wheel lock is properly adjusted (max. 5 mm gap to the tyre). The lock bolt must
lock the drive wheel securely when stationary.
► Please contact the qualified personnel who adjusted your product for readjustment of the wheel lock.
The wheel locks secure the parked wheelchair against rolling away.
Different wheel lock types may be installed depending on the order.

7.11.1 Using the wheel locks

Activating/deactivating the knee lever wheel lock
1) Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see fig. 45).
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the wheel lock lever upwards (see fig. 46).
→ The wheel lock lever releases the wheel.
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7.11.2 Drum brake

The drum brakes allow the attendant to slow the wheelchair easily and safely by activating the wheel lock lever on
the push handles.
When the wheel lock lever is activated, the brake pads press against the brake drum.
The drive wheels can still be removed via the quick-release axles when the wheel lock lever is released.
Activating/deactivating the drum brake
1) Pull the brake lever (see fig. 47, item 1).
2) If necessary, secure the brake lever by additionally actuating the lock slide (see fig. 47, item 2).
3) Deactivate the brake by actuating the brake lever again or pressing the lock slide.
The drive wheels can still be removed via the quick-release axles when the brake lever is released.
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