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2.5
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.
The mounting of the footrests is done as follows:
1.
Hold the footrest sideways at the outside of the
wheelchairs frame.
2.
Mount the holes
located on the frame.
3.
Turn the footrest inwards till it clicks in position.
If this lock is a little stiff, press the handle 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
attachment.
3.
Turn the footrest to the outside of the
wheelchair.
4.
Lift the holes
located on the frame
To apply the brakes:
1.
Push the brake handles
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 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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of the footrest on the pins
.
near the footrest
of the footrest out of the pins
.
forward till you feel a
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