Rear Wheel Locks; Push Handles; Fasteners; Power Drive - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
K. REAR WHEEL LOCKS
I WARNING
Standard rear wheel locks are available on all Permobil Manual wheelchairs as a no-charge option. Scissor locks and
uni-locks are optional equipment. Permobil Manual wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair - they
are NOT brakes.Wheel locks are ONLY designed to keep the rear wheels from rolling when your chair is at a complete stop.
1. NEVER attempt to "brake" by using rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving. If you do so,
you will lose control of the chair and may fall.
2. ALWAYS make sure the locking arm of your wheel lock embeds into the tire at least 5 mm when in the locked position.
If the wheel lock does not properly embed in the tire, the wheel lock may not work and the chair may roll unexpectedly.
3. ALWAYS maintain proper tire pressure. If a rear tire is under-inflated, the wheel lock for that wheel may not work
properly and may slip, thereby allowing the wheel to turn unexpectedly.
4. When you transfer to or from your chair, ALWAYS set both rear wheel locks to prevent the rear wheels from rolling.
L. PUSH HANDLES
I WARNING
Push handles are optional equipment on Permobil Manual wheelchairs. Push handles provide secure points for an attendant
or assistant to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. If you have an attendant or assistant, you should have
push handles installed on your chair by Permobil Manual. Permobil Manual offers push handles that are integral to the back
canes. Permobil Manual recommends that you do NOT use non-Permobil Manual bolt-on push handles because they will
damage the backrest of your Permobil Manual chair. Your attendant or assistant should regularly check the push handle
grips to make sure they fit securely and will not rotate or slip off. Push handles should NEVER be used to lift the chair or pull
the chair, especially when it is occupied, as they may detach. ALWAYS lift or pull the chair by grasping a non-detachable part
of the frame (not the backrest, armrest or footrest).
M. FASTENERS
I WARNING
Permobil Manual uses only high-strength, high quality fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws and clamps) on its wheelchairs. If you
replace any of these fasteners with improper or inferior fasteners, you may damage your chair or may cause it to fail
unexpectedly.
1. ALWAYS use fasteners obtained from an authorized Permobil Manual dealer.
2. REGULARLY inspect all fasteners to make sure they have not become loose. If any become loose, tighten them
immediately.
3. NEVER over- or under-tighten the fasteners on your chair. Over-tightened or under-tightened fasteners may damage
your chair or fail unexpectedly.
N. POWER DRIVE
I WARNING
Certain manufacturers offer manual wheelchair power drive add-on products. Permobil Manual has approved only a limited
number of these products for use with Permobil Manual wheelchairs. For more information about power add-ons approved
by Permobil Manual, contact Permobil Manual Customer Service.
O. UNAUTHORIZED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
NEVER use parts, accessories or adapters other than those authorized by Permobil Manual. If you have any doubt about
the compatibility of a particular part, accessory or adapter, consult with an authorized Permobil Manual dealer or contact
Permobil Manual Customer Service.
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