Rea® Azalea®
3.4 Parking brakes
The parking brakes are used to immobilize the wheelchair
when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning if you brake sharply
If you engage the parking brakes while you are
moving, the direction of movement can become
uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop
suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you
falling out.
– Never engage the parking brakes while you are
moving.
WARNING!
Risk due to wheelchair being out of control
– The parking brakes must be operated
simultaneously.
– Do not engage the parking brakes to slow down
the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The parking brakes will not operate correctly
unless there is sufficient air in the tyres.
– Ensure the correct tyre pressure, see section
“Tyres” for more information.
CAUTION!
Risk of pinching or crushing
There may be a very small gap between the rear
wheel and the parking brake with the risk that
you could trap your fingers.
– Keep your fingers away from movable parts
when using the brake, always keep your hand
on the brake lever.
The distance between the brake shoe and the tyre
can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried out
by a qualified technician.
To operate the brake, refer to paragraph Using the
wheelchair, section
6.2.1 Using the User Operated Brake,
3.5 Adjusting the tension adjustable
backrest
1.
Define where you would like to have a firmer support of
the back of the user.
2.
Have the user leaning forwards and tighten the straps in
that region.
3.
Make sure that all straps are fastened.
4.
Apply the cover (start with the vertical middle) and
make sure that the shape now created by the tension
adjustable straps is preserved.
3.6 Backrest for Azalea Max
A
B
A
B
A
Position A — The longer angle of the backrest is
turned upwards.
B
Position B — The longer angle of the backrest is
turned downwards.
The backrest for the Azalea Max is designed with different
angles. This allows for different adjustments according to
how the backrest is mounted. Position
A
(the part of the
backrest with the longer angle turned upwards) gives the
user more room for the shoulder area while position
B
gives
more room for the bottom.
3.7 Tilting Seat and Backrest
The whole seat unit including the backrest can be tilted.
WARNING!
Risk of fatal injury
Increased blood pressure against the upper part
of the body.
– All combinations of settings (like opened knee
angle + full tilt and recline) where the lower
extremity's are positioned higher than the heart,
have to be evaluated from a medical point of
view. The position can be contra indicated for
users who are sensitive for increased blood
pressure in the upper part of the body.
WARNING!
Risk of choking or breathing problems
The user might choke from eating or drinking
when seated in a tilted or reclined position
– The user must be seated in a raised position
before eating or drinking
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