Owner’s Manual
®
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. Remove the anti-tip arms on the rear of the
wheelchair, this can be done by grasping the circular disc mounted at the rear of each anti-tip arm
with finger and thumb each side (just behind where the aluminium arm passes through the black
plastic fixing) and pulling towards the rear of the wheelchair. This will allow the anti-tip arm to slide
out of the fixing. Once the steps are traversed the anti-tip arms must be replaced to original position
and secured.
Please see section 5.2 for vehicular transportation details.
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
The distance of the brake block to the tyre tread should be no more than 13mm. As the brakes are
applied directly to the tyres, the braking effect can be reduced due to wet tyres or worn brake blocks.
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 blocks for wear or incorrect
adjustment. DO NOT use your chair with faulty brakes. Consult a qualified service engineer if in any
doubt.
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 lever extensions can be installed which significantly reduce the
operating force required. Ensure that the brake levers are used only for the purpose of operating the
brakes.
Drum brakes (if fitted)
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.
safety instructions cont.
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