VI.
SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTION LABELS
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To put your wheelchair in freewheel mode, locate the magnetic brake release (red handled
lever)located in the rear right hand side of your wheelchair under your seat as pictured.
Make certain the power switch is switched off.
Push the magnetic brake release (red handled lever)until a distinct click is felt to disengage
the magnetic brake.You can now push your wheelchair with ease.
Your wheelchair is equipped with a manual freewheel mechanism for your
convenience when you need to push the wheelchair.
Note: When your wheelchair stops in the freewheel mode while pushing, it is not stuck
or broken. The safety feature on the wheelchair will automatically trigger when the
wheelchair is pushed quicker than a slow walking speed.
N = Neutral (Brakes Released; unit
in Freewheel Mode)
D = Drive (Brakes on the upside;
unit in Drive Mode)
To engage the drive system, simply pull the magnetic brake release lever backwards until a
distinct click is felt. If the power switch was left on while in freewheel mode, simply power
off and then on to enable driving mode.
Sit on your wheelchair with the freewheel mechanism in the disengage
position. Your wheelchair wheelchair has limited braking while in
freewheel mode.
If your wheelchair is in the freewheel mode, you will not be able to drive.
Dismount and re-engage the drive system by pulling back on the magnetic
brake release (red handled lever). Remount on your wheelchair. Switch the
power off and on to clear the fault. Your wheelchair will now drive again.
DO NOT use your wheelchair in freewheel mode without an attendant
present. Personal injury may result.
DO NOT place your wheelchair in freewheel mode while on an incline. The
wheelchair could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
Always double check that the freewheel mechanism, and magnetic bake
release lever is disengaged or in the drive position before attempting to drive
your wheelchair after it has been left unattended for a period of time. Failure to
observe this warning may result in an accident.
DO NOT attempt to personally disengage your wheelchair in the freewheel
mode while seated on the wheelchair. Personal injury may result. Ask an
attendant for assistance.
Warning!
Note: If you are able to push your wheelchair while in the drive mode, the drive system may be
disconnected. DO NOT attempt to drive your wheelchair.
