Activating/deactivating the knee lever wheel lock for one-handed operation
This wheel lock is recommended especially for hemiplegics. It can be activated either on the right or left side and
ensures the safe locking of both rear wheels with a pull-wire system.
INFORMATION
Note that the wheel lock lever extension must always be attached when releasing or engaging the wheel lock.
1) Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see fig. 49, item 1).
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The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the wheel lock lever upwards (see fig. 49, item 2).
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The wheel lock lever releases the wheel.
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7.11.2 Drum brake
The drum brakes allow the attendant to slow the wheelchair easily and safely by activating the wheel lock lever on
the push handles.
Activating/deactivating the drum brake
1) Pull the brake lever (see fig. 50, item 1).
2) If necessary, secure the brake lever by additionally actuating the lock slide (see fig. 50, item 2).
3) Deactivate the brake by actuating the brake lever again or pressing the lock slide.
The drive wheels can still be removed via the quick-release axles when the brake lever is released.
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7.11.3 Knee lever wheel lock for user and attendant
This wheel lock type can be used by both the user and an attendant.
INFORMATION
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Operation of the wheel lock by the user is the same as for the knee lever wheel lock described above.
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Operation of the wheel lock levers by the attendant is the same as for the drum brake described above.
Activation/deactivation by the user
1) Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see fig. 51, item 1).
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Avantgarde 4
Use
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