Sunrise Medical Breezy 200, Directions For Use Manual

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wheel Locks
Your wheelchair is equipped with two wheel locks. They are applied directly against the tires. To engage, press
both wheel-Iock levers forward against the stops (Fig. 8). To release the wheel, pull the levers back to their original
positions.
Braking power will decrease with: Worn tire tread / Tire pressure that is too low / Wet tires / Improperly adjusted
wheel locks.
The wheel locks have not been designed to be used as brakes for a moving wheelchair. The wheel locks should
therefore never be used to brake a moving wheelchair. Always use the handrims for braking.
Make sure that the interval between the tires and wheel locks complies with given specifications (Fig. 9). To readjust,
loosen screw (1) and set the appropriate interval. Tighten screw (see the page on torque)
CAUTION: After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the interval to the wheel locks and readjust if
necessary.
Extension for the Brake Lever (Fig.10)
The extension for the brake lever can be removed or folded down. The longer lever helps to minimize the effort
needed to set the wheel locks.
Caution: Mounting the wheel lock too close toward the wheel will result in a higher effort to operate. This might
cause the brake lever extension to break!. Leaning onto the brake lever extension while transferring will cause the
lever to break! .Splashing water from tires might cause the wheel lock to malfunction.
Drum Brakes (Fig. 11, 12)
Drum brakes permit safe and convenient braking for an attendant. They can also be set with the aid of a locking
lever (1) to prevent rolling. This lever must snap audibly into place. Drum brakes do not independent on the aid
of air pressure inside the tires.
Your wheelchair cannot be moved when the drum brakes are set.
CAUTION: Drum brakes should only be adjusted by authorized dealers.
Footplates
The footplates can be flipped up to facilitate getting in and getting out of your wheelchair.
Lower Leg Length (Fig 13)
By removing the screws (1 ), the legrest can be adjusted to fit any lower leg length. Loosen the screws, set the
tubing with legrest in the desired position, and then tighten the screws (see the page on torque).
A minimum interval of 2.5 centimetres from the ground should always be maintained.
Legrests and Latch (Fig 14)
The legrest can be swung in and outwards.
Fit your legrest by inserting it with the footplate(s) pointing toward the outside. Then rotate it toward the inside
until it locks into place (1 ).
To remove the legrest, depress the lever (2), swing the footrest towards the outside and lift to remove it.
Make sure that the legrest is properly locked into place.
CAUTION: The legrests should not be used to lift or to carry the wheelchair with an occupant.
Elevating legrest (Fig 15,16)
To elevate: Lift your lower leg and press the release button. Pull the legrest upwards and adjust it to the desired
height. As soon as you release the button, the legrest will click back into place.
To lower: Lift your lower leg and press the release button to unlock the legrest to lower it. As soon as you release
the button, the legrest will click back into place.
CAUTION: The elevating legrest is not allowed to be adjusted into the lowest position to avoid any interference
with the casters.
CAUTION: Keep hands clear of the adjustment mechanism between the frame and the movable parts of the legrest
while elevating or lowering the legrest.
CAUTION: Legrests are not to be used for lifting or carrying the wheelchair with an Occupant.
Amputee Axle Plate
The longer the wheel base, the greater the stability of the wheelchair. Turn the axle bracket to the rear (1) in order
to extend the wheel base. (Fig.17,18)
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