Sunrise Medical Zippie YOUNGSTER 3, Directions For Use Manual

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YOUNGSTER 3
Übersicht
Step Tubes (Fig. 4.0)
Tipping tubes are used by attendants to tip a wheelchair over
an obstacle. Simply step on the tube to push a wheel chair, for
example, over a curb or step.
NOTE:
Sunrise Medical strongly reccommends the use of a step tube
on any model where attendant use is the predominant intended
use, as damage to the backposts may occur if you pull back on
them to tip the wheelchair
4.0 Options
Wheel Locks (Fig. 4.1 + 4.2)
Your wheelchair is equipped with two wheel locks. They are
applied directly against the tyres. To engage, press both wheel-
lock levers forward against the stops (Fig. 4.1). To release the
locks, pull the levers back to their original positions.
• Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread
• Tyre pressure that is too low
• Wet tyres
• 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.
4.1). 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.
Wheel Locks
Extension for the Brake Lever (Fig. 4.3)
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, (Fig. 4.3).
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.
Step Tubes
Fig. 4.0
Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.3
3.0mm
Fig. 4.1