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User Manual
3.3 Wheels
HD Motion is equipped with 20”, 20”, or 24” drive wheels
depending on model and configuration. The drive wheels have
quick-release connectors. Several tire alternatives are available
when ordering. The castors are 175mm as standard but other
options are available.
REMOVING THE WHEEL:
- Press the quick-release button (1), see Figure 7.
- Remove the wheel.
MOUNTING THE WHEEL:
- Insert the axle (2) in the wheel mount housing (3), see Figure 7.
- Press the quick-release button (1) on wheel hub.
- Press the wheel so that the three pins on the hub fit in to the
three holes in the brake disc.
- Release the quick-release button and check that the wheel is
secured by pulling on it.
- Make sure the quick-release button has slid out and that the
wheel is fixed.
- Be careful not to allow the user’s hands to go in to the wheels.
- Be aware that certain items of clothing are not suitable as
they may get caught in the wheels. Be especially careful with
scarves and similar items that can tighten around the user’s
neck if caught.
- If the wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic tires the
recommend air pressue is indicated on the tires. Normally the
air pressure is 300 kPa.
3.4 Tip protectors
Tip protectors are standard equipment on HD Motion and
should always be used. The tip protectors can be set in three
positions by means of a snap lock, see Figure 8. The snap lock
is released by pushing it in (1, Figure 8). It is also possible
to temporarily turn up the tip protectors if necessary when
pushing the wheelchair, see Figure 9.
TURNING UP THE TIP PROTECTORS:
- Using hand or foot, push in on the plug of the tip protector
(1 in Figure 9).
- The tip protector is thus released and turns inward (2).
- Turn up the tip protector to the rest position.
The tip protector is reutrned to the active position by turning
it down with hand or foot.
- Always ensure that the tip protectors are turned all the way
down and are in the locked position.
Figure 7.
Wheel removal
Figure 9.
Turning up tip protector
Figure 8.
Tip protector with 3
positions set by snap lock
3 positions
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1
2
3
3
2
1
