Bobby 24
2018-05
Using your wheelchair
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Using your wheelchair
Risk of injuries
First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your
wheelchair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your care
provider or technical adviser to help you on this.
3.1
Parking brakes
Risk of injuries
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Only operate the brake lever when your wheelchair is stopped.
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An attendant should operate the brake lever if you have impaired mobility.
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Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat horizontal surface before releasing the brakes.
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Never release both brakes simultaneously.
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Brakes may only be adjusted by your specialist dealer.
Risk of damage
Do not use the parking brakes to slow the wheelchair down during movements.
Your wheelchair is equipped with two manually-operated parking brakes. These brakes are
intended to prevent movement of the wheelchair when parked.
Releasing brakes [A]:
1. Hold one hand rim (13) tight with one hand.
2. Pull brake lever (14) of the OTHER wheel to the
REAR.
3. Repeat this for the second wheel and parking
brake.
Applying brakes [B]:
1. Hold one hand rim (13) tight with one hand.
2. Push brake lever (14) of the OTHER wheel to the
FRONT till you feel a distinctive lock.
3. Repeat this for the second wheel and parking
brake.
Operating parking brakes
3.2
Moving to/from wheelchair
Risk of injuries or damage
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In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you.
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Do not stand on the footplates during transfer into or out of the chair.
Transfer
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
A
B
14
13
