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BasiX, RubiX, RubiX XL Rev. 2
0806/1/ST-000690646.EMS
One-hand operation
Your wheelchair is equipped with
two sets of wheel locks that can be
operated from either the left or the
right side. They are applied directly
against the tyres. To engage, push
the brake lever forward against the
stops (Fig. 11). To release the
locks, pull the lever back to its
original position.
Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread
• Tyre pressure that is too low
• Wet tyres
• Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
The wheel locks have not been
designed to be used as brakes for
a moving wheelchair. The wheel
locks should therefore never be
used to brake a moving wheelchair.
Always use the hand-rims for
braking. Make sure that the gap between the tyres and wheel locks
complies with given specifications. To re-adjust, loosen the screw
and set the appropriate gap. Then re-tighten the screw (see the
page on torque)(Fig. 12).
CAUTION:
After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the wheel lock
gap and re-adjust if necessary.
Mounting the wheel lock too close towards the wheel will result
in a higher effort to operate. This might cause the brake lever
extension to break! Leaning onto the brake lever extension
while transferring will cause the lever to break! Splashing water
from tyres might cause the wheel lock to malfunction.
Footplates:
The footplates can be flipped up to make it easier to transfer to/from
the chair.
Lower leg length:
For users with longer legs, the leg
support can be lowered to the
appropriate level by using the screws
(1). Loosen the screws, push the
tubes to the desired position and
then re-tighten the screws (see
section on torque).
There must always be a minimum
gap of 2.5 cm between the footplates
and the ground (Fig. 13).
Angle-adjustable footboard
This can be adjusted to alter the angle to the ground. Release
screw, pull it inwards, set the desired angle and then push it on.
After making the adjustment, re-
tighten the screw.
Make sure that after any
adjustment work, all screws are
tightened correctly (see the page on
torque).
Ensure that you maintain the
minimum gap to the floor (2.5 cm)
(Fig. 14).
Options - Footplates
Footrests and latch
The legrests can be swung inwards under the seat sling or
outwards.
When fitting the legrests, the
footrests must be pointing inwards
or outwards. Then rotate the legrest
inwards, until it locks into place. To
remove, pull the lever (1), swing the
footplate inwards or outwards and
then lift the legrest out. Make sure
that the legrest is locked into place
correctly (Fig. 15).
CAUTION:
The legrests must not be used to
lift or to carry the wheelchair.
CAUTION:
When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the
footboards. These should be flipped up beforehand and be
swung to the outside as far as possible.
Flip-up footrest
To elevate:
Take the load off the footrest and release the
hand wheel (1). Pull the footrest upwards and
adjust to the desired height. Secure the desired
height by tightening the hand wheel.
To lower:
Take the load off the footrest by lifting the lower
leg and release the interlock with the hand
wheel (1) (Fig. 16).
In this way you can swing the footrest
downwards.
As soon as you have reached the desired
position, secure the interlock with
the hand wheel.
You can set the lower leg length by
releasing the screws (2), this is
infinitely adjustable (Fig. 17).
CAUTION:
Keep hands clear of the
adjustment mechanism between
the frame and the movable parts
of the footrest while elevating or lowering the footrest.
CAUTION:
The footrests should not be used to lift or to carry the
wheelchair.
CAUTION: Risk of trapping fingers!
When moving the footrest up or down, do not put your fingers
in the adjusting mechanism between the moving parts of the
footrest.
Amputee support
The amputee support can be
adjusted in every direction, as
required (Fig. 18).
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Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
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