GB
Equinox Wheelchair - 07.09.2010
GB - 5
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Operations of Use
Standard Footrests
Operate lever (A) by pushing
sideways and swivelling to-
wards outside. To return to the
initial position, align the footrest
support it locks automatically.
To remove the footrest support,
simply pull up after unlocking
the assembly.
To reft it, brings the support up
in the open position, align the
holes (B) on the side mounting
and press on, while still in the unlocked position
Elevating Legrests
To adjust the angle upwards,
support the leg and the front
tube to the required position.
To return legrest to lowest
position, operate lever (B) by
pulling up.
Armrests (Detachable
type)
Both armrests are removable. To
operate, push the release lever B
in to unclip and lift arm out of
front socket and rear sockets.
Manual Brake
This is a parking brake which is applied manually to the
tyres when the chair is parked or stationary. To apply the
brake, push the lever forwards until the shoe is locked in
place. Pull backwards to release.
Folding Back (if fitted)
This is available to reduce the overall height of the chair.
Whilst at the rear of the chair, grip the small lever and
push down to release pin allowing the handle section to
be folded.
Folding the Chair
Remove the seat cushion if fitted. The wheelchair is
folded by grasping the seat canvas at the front centre with
one hand and at the rear with the other. A simple lifting
action will draw both sides of the chair together into the
folded position.
Unfolding the Chair
When both wheels have been secured, grasp both
side frames of the wheelchair and pull apart as far
as possible or at least until there is sufficient room
to push down on the sides of the seat canvas.
The chair is fully open when the seat canvas is taut
and flat.
Place the seat cushion on top of the canvas with the
angled edge towards the front of the chair. Note that
Velcro holds this in place.
Removal of Rear Wheels (Self-propelled Model)
The rear wheels are removed by
depressing the pin at the centre
of
the
wheel
hub
and
withdrawing the wheel.
Fitting Rear Wheels (Self-propelled Model)
The
Equinox
wheelchair SP is fitted with quick
release rear wheels. It is important to ensure that
wheels are correctly fitted to avoid accidents.
To fit rear wheels depress rubber cover at the
centre of the wheel hub and push the wheel spindle
firmly into the axle bush, ensuring that both ball
bearings are fully exposed beyond the axle bush.
Once located, test the wheel for security by pulling
the wheel firmly in an attempt to remove it without
depressing the rubber cover.
Basic Propulsion
To move forwards or backwards, the user should
release the brakes, grasp the handrims (attached to
rear wheels) and with a pushing action rotate them
forwards or pull them backwards respectively.
To move to the right, hold the right handrim steady
and push forward with the left handrim. To move to
the left, hold the left handrim steady and push
forward the right handrim.
