Freewheel Device (Fig. 6.6); Tyre Pressure; Parking Brakes; Mounting A Kerb Or Step (Fig. 6.7) - Quickie Rumba Directions For Use Manual

6.10 Freewheel device (Fig. 6.6):

Turn the lever on the back of each motor outwards so
that each drive wheel is in freewheel position and will turn
freely. If you wish to push the wheelchair with the motors
off, you should follow this procedure with both wheels.
When the levers are turned inwards, the drive wheel will
automatically connect with the propulsion mechanism.
Follow this procedure with both wheels.
Fig. 6.6

6.11. Tyre pressure:

It is important to check inflation pressure regularly, along
with the state of wear of the tyres. The maximum pressure
recommended for the front wheels is 36 psi (2.5 bars),
while for the rear wheels it is 40 psi (2.7 bars).
WARNING!
Never inflate the tyres with a service station air pump. It is
recommended that you use a manual pump or a pressure
regulator (manometer).

6.12 Parking brakes:

In case your powerchair is fitted with parking brakes, they
are applied directly against the tyres. To engage, press
both brake leveres forward against the stops. To release
the locks, pull the levers back to their original positions.
WARNING!
Before operating your chair, check the brakes are not
engaged.
Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread.
• Tyre pressure that is too low.
• Wet tyres.
• Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
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6.13 Mounting a kerb or step (Fig. 6.7):

Always approach a kerb at 90 degrees, (Fig.4.1, Section
4.5).
Approach the kerb (step) head on driving forwards slowly
and steadily and always at a 90 degrees angle.
As the kerb climber or castor makes contact with the kerb
(step), the wheelchair should be moving slowly. Small
kerbs can be climbed from a standstill.
Apply sufficient power to the motors to lift the front of the
chair up onto the kerb (step) and then apply slightly more
power and speed so that the drive wheels climb the kerb
(step) smoothly and without hesitation. As far as possible,
keep the joystick in the straight forward position.
In accordance to the ground clearance, the maximum
obstacle height possible to climb is 5 cm (10 cm with kerb
climber).
WARNING!
The approach speed and process can vary depending on
your wheelchair performance and castor wheel choice.

6.14 Dismounting the kerb (Fig. 6.8):

• Reverse the chair slowly and carefully until both rear
wheels are on the edge of the kerb, again in a 90
degrees position to the kerb.
• Reverse as slowly as possible off the kerb with the
rear wheels. You will feel more secure if you can lean
forward, but if you can't, don't worry, the wheelchair
is extremely stable. As long as you stay within its
limitation, you will be quite safe.
• The front of the chair will naturally follow down the
kerb as you continue to drive slowly backwards.
Fig. 6.7 Fig. 6.8
Ref: P19093