Components and their functions
Active brake
1.
To apply the brake, pull the brake lever forwards beside or
between your knees as far as possible.
2. To release the brake, push the brake lever backwards beside
or between your knees.
3.3 Backrest
Backrest cover
You can adjust the tension of the backrest cover as required.
Adjusting the backrest cover
1.
Remove the backrest cushion
A
.
2. Loosen the Velcro® tapes
B
on the rear of the backrest cover
by simply pulling on them.
3.
Tighten or loosen the tapes as required then reattach them.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping
If the bands are set very loose, the tipping point of
your wheelchair is changed for the worse.
–
Ensure that the bands are set correctly.
IMPORTANT!
–
Do not overtighten the bands; this is to ensure
that the geometry of the wheelchair is not
changed.
IMPORTANT!
–
Only ever tighten the bands when the wheelchair
is unfolded.
3.4 Stabilizing bar for the back (optional)
An optional stabilizing bar is available to increase the rigidity of
the backrest on wheelchairs with large back heights or widths.
IMPORTANT!
–
Do not use the stabilizing bar to lift or push the
wheelchair. It could break.
IMPORTANT!
–
Release the stabilizing bar before folding the
wheelchair.
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