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Instructions for use FREETEC
Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG | As per: 26.05.2020 | Errors and alterations excepted
EN
Overcoming obstacles with an attendant
Getting up onto the sidewalk
The attendant positions the wheelchair facing forward
in front of the sidewalk. He/she then tilts the wheelchair
backwards towards him-/herself until the steering
wheels reach up onto the sidewalk; he/she pushes the
wheelchair forward until the rear wheels are at the edge
of the curb and pushes the wheelchair further until the
rear wheels roll over the edge of the curb.
Getting down off the sidewalk
The attendant positions the wheelchair facing forward
with the steering wheels at the edge of the curb and tilts
it backwards towards him-/herself. Then he/she careful-
ly pushes the wheelchair forwards until the rear wheels
touch the street, then he/she gradually lowers the stee-
ring wheels to the ground.
Getting over stairs
Since it is diffi
cult to get over stairs, we recommend get-
ting assistance from two attendants, one in front of the
wheelchair and one behind the wheelchair at the push
handles. The attendant who is positioned behind the
wheelchair tilts it backwards towards him-/herself while
holding the handles fi rmly. The attendant who is posi-
tioned in front of the wheelchair holds the front lateral
frame fi rmly and lifts the chair over the stairs while the
other person places one foot on the next stair and re-
peats the step.
Do not lower the steering wheels of the wheelchair until
the attendant positioned in front of the wheelchair has
crossed the last stair. To go down stairs, the same proce-
dure as described above should be followed, in reverse
order.
Lifting the wheelchair
with hoists
If the wheelchair needs to
be lifted with a gantry cra-
ne, for example, to over-
come obstacles, only the
4 points on the frame of
the wheelchair which are
identifi ed with a hook sti-
cker (see photo, left) may
be used as lifting points.
Do not attempt to lift the wheelchair by grasping any re-
movable parts (for example, the armrests, leg supports
or foot supports). Avoid using an escalator.
Traveling on inclines by independent wheelchair users
We recommend avoiding ramps with an incline of more
than 9°. In the case of larger inclines, there is a risk of
tipping over if the wheels spin or when approaching an
incline at an oblique angle.
Going up ramps
Lean your upper body forward and operate the hand
rims with rapid pushes to reach an appropriate speed.
If you want to stop to rest along the way, the two brakes
must be operated simultaneously.
Going down ramps
Lean your upper body backwards and use the hand rims
which slide through your hands to control the speed and
direction.
Avoid sudden direction changes, never attempt to as-
cend or descend a ramp diagonally, and do not attempt
to turn the wheelchair when ascending. The wheelchair
is not suitable as a seat for driving a vehicle.
Take note of the permitted maximum weight of the user.
This information can be found in the technical data in
these instructions for use as well as on the identifi cation
plate.
Protect the product from direct sunlight
Product parts can become hot and cause skin injuries if
touched.
Preparing for use
Attach wheels and unfold
Insert the hand rim wheels into the hole provided in the
Varioblock by pressing the release button in the center
of the hub. Ensure that the wheel is properly locked af-
ter insertion; check this by pulling outwards (photo 2+3).
Now unfold the wheelchair by pressing on the seat sur-
face until it noticeably clicks into place.
Hanging the footrests
Hang both footrests provided as shown and swivel them
inwards until they audibly click into place (photo 4+5). To
release the footrests, press the lever inwards and swivel
the footrests to the side (photo 6).
