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5.6 Pushing the wheelchair
The wheelchair can also be moved by pushing. In
order to do so, the motors must be disengaged using
a freewheel switch. This feature was developed for the
attendants of wheelchair users.
The freewheel switch has two positions:
1. The ‘Drive’ position (
fi
gure 11A).
2. The ‘Push’ position (
fi
gure 11B).
Warning!
The freewheel switch should only be operated by the
attendant and never by the user.
Never set the switch to ‘push’ on a slope! When the
freewheel switch is set to ‘push’, the automatic parking
brake is deactivated. This makes it possible for the
wheelchair to roll down the slope.
The automatic parking brake only works if the switch is
set to the ‘drive’ position.
When the chair is no longer being pushed, the
freewheel switch should be set to ‘drive’ immediately.
5.7 Transport of the wheelchair (without
occupant)
Parts of the wheelchair that can
easily be detached should be
removed when transporting the
wheelchair (fi gure 12) (
Seating
system).
1. Remove the seat
2. Remove the legrests
3. Remove the armrests
4. Fold down the backrest
Store these parts securely. Use suitable ramps for
wheeling the chair in and out of the vehicle. Once the
wheelchair is in the vehicle, it must be secured with an
ISO 10542 approved tie-down system that is suited to
the weight of that particular wheelchair including any
options (Chapter 8).
Figure 12
Figure 11