Owner’s Manual
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5
Transportation
Transporting your wheechair must be by the frame only and in no case should the wheelchair be
carried using the foot rests, the arm rests or the back rest. With a seated occupant, obstacles such
as staircases should only be attempted with assistance. Swivel the anti-tip arms on the rear of the
wheel chair through 180° (see section 3.7 on anti-tip arms). Once the steps are traversed the anti-tip
arms must be replaced to their original position and secured.
Please see section 4.3 for vehicular transportation.
Brakes
Before every use test the brakes to ensure that they are working correctly. To ensure the safety
of your wheelchair the braking system should only be serviced by authorised service personnel.
Setting instructions for parking brake
If the axis position of the rear wheels has been modified, the brakes must be checked to ensure
correct function.
Correctly adjusted brakes to the rear wheels will, when applied, prevent the rear wheels from rotating.
If for any reason the wheels can rotate you MUST check brake shoes for wear or incorrect adjustment.
DO NOT use your chair with faulty brakes. Consult a qualified service engineer if in any doubt.
If the braking effect of the drum brakes decreases noticeably it may mean that the brakes need
adjusting or shoes may need replacing. The wheelchair must not be used and must be repaired by
an authorised dealer/qualified engineer.
Operating forces of the parking brake
Ensure the brake levers are adjusted to enable the user to operate them easily on both sides.
If the user experiences difficulties, brake levers can be extended by up to 4cm which will significantly
reduce the operating force required (see section 3.2). Ensure that the brake levers are used only for
the purpose of operating the brakes.
safety instructions cont.