EZ1
2012-12
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2.1 Carrying the wheelchair
The best way to carry the wheelchair is to make use of the wheels and roll the wheelchair.
If this is not possible (e.g. when the rear wheels are taken off for transportation in a car),
firmly grasp the frame on the front and the handgrips. Do not use the foot- or armrests or the
wheels to grasp the wheelchair.
2.2 Mounting the rear wheels
1. Take the rear wheel and push on button
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2. Keep the button pushed in and mount the rear
wheels axle till it stops.
3. Release the button
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4. Check that the wheel is secured.
2.3 Mounting or removing of the footrests
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CAUTION:
Risk of injury – Check that the footrests are firmly mounted before
using your wheelchair.
The mounting of the footrests is done as follows:
1. Pull out the pin
of the footrests holder.
2. Place the footrests from the top into the
footrests holder. Leave the pin of the
footrests holder loose. To turn the footrest to
the outside, pull out the pin and raise the
footrest a little bit up (25 mm).
3. Turn the footrest to the outside.
4. Fold the footplate downwards.
To take off the footrests:
1. Fold the footplate upwards.
2. Pull out the pin of the footrests holder.
3. Lift the footrest out the footrests holder.
4. Leave the pin
of the footrests holder loose.
2.4 Operating the brakes
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WARNING:
The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during
movements – Use the brake only to prevent the wheelchair from unintended
movements.
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WARNING:
Good operation of the brakes is influenced by wear and
contamination of the tires (water, oil, mud, …) – Check the condition of the tires
before each use.
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WARNING:
The brakes are adjustable and can wear – Check the operation of the
brakes before each use.
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