Greencare DB1J 13, User Manual

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PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR USE
Setting up Brakes
The Greencare brake unit is a toggle action,
requiring operation of a handle on either side.
Brakes should exert sufficient pressure on tyres
to hold the chair on an 8-degree slope. This test
is not a usage recommendation. (Read section
on outdoor safety.)
Brake shoe action of pressing onto the surface
of a pneumatic tyre, requires the tyre to be fully
inflated to the correct operating pressure of 3
bar. Puncture free tyres have a constant
pressure.
When correctly set, brakes should be easily
operated by occupant or carer, as required. A
build option with an extended brake handle is
available to reduce the operating effort.
This extended handle unit can be set up rigidly
or to allow folding down if handle height
reduction is required for side transfer.
When the extended handle is set for folding
down, care should be taken to ensure that it is
returned to the upright position for operation.
Handle options can be fitted retrospectively if
user needs change.
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It also helps with moverability in confined
spaces, which with the standard footrest
would not be possible.
The dynamic footboard comes in one size but
is able to fit most foot sizes comfortably. The
height is set to length by the suspension
cables and will be made to suit the user of the
wheelchair. The footrest angle can also be
adjusted by fixing the cable length shorter or
longer, front to rear, and this can be held with a
grub screw.
287mm
308mm