Pushing The Wheelchair - Vermeiren Squod Instruction Manual

rim on both sides of the tyre, then the tyre is centered properly. If not - let out the air and position the
tyre afresh.
Now the tyre can be inflated to its full operating pressure (note the maximum) and the valve cap
should be replaced.
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Check that no objects or body parts are caught between the tyre and the edge of the rim,
since it could cause damage or injury.
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Improper assembly voids any warranty claim.
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When inflating the tyres, always check that the pressure is correct. The correct pressure is
given on the tyre walls (also refer to "Technical details").
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Use only inflating equipment which complies with regulations and indicates the pressure in
bar, or use the supplied air pump. We do not accept any liability for damage caused by using
inflation equipment not supplied by the manufacturer.

PUSHING THE WHEELCHAIR

The wheelchair can be pushed by an attendant.
On the right hand side of the wheelchair, there is a tilt lever (1) that ends the manual free running
mode and enables electronic driving.
NEUTRAL
Gently pull the lever (1) outwards and then push it down. This separates the motor from the gears and
allows manual pushing of the wheelchair.
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In free running mode, the electronic brake is deactivated and the wheelchair will no longer be
held back. Do not activate free running mode on slopes. Activate the parking brakes.
ELECTRONIC DRIVING
Pull up the lever (1) to link the gears to the motor.
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This activates the electromagnetic parking brakes. Release the mechanical parking brakes to
enable electronic driving.
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If your wheelchair performs involuntary movements in free running mode, pull up the tilting
lever for an EMERGENCY STOP.
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SQUOD Instruction Manual
Last updated: Jul. 2005
When pushed, the
equipment is switched off, and the
wheelchair can only be pushed on
level terrain. Without the braking
action of the motors the occupant is
exposed to considerable danger
when the wheelchair is pushed
along on a gradient. This must be
avoided.
operating
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