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5.6.3. 12 IN. WHEEL BRAKE
The 12 in. wheel brake can be activated by the assistant at the back of the
wheelchair, as shown in Figure 37. Push down with one hand to release the
brakes, then pull up to lock the wheels. Check that the brakes are engaged on both
sides before transferring the user or leaving them alone. There is no rear wheel
position adjustment.
Do not operate the rear brakes with your foot.
Figure 37: Engaging and releasing the 12 in. wheel brake.
5.7. ANTI-TIPS
5.7.1. REMOVING
1. For easier transport of your wheelchair, you can remove the anti-tip. To do this,
simply press button (
A
) and remove the anti-tip from its housing (see Figure 24-A,
Section 4.8.1).
5.7.2. RETRACTING
1. To clear certain obstacles, the anti-tips can be retracted by turning them inwards
(see Figure 24-A, Section 4.8.1);
2. In this situation, a third party should stand behind the back support with both (2)
hands on the back support handles.
OPEN BRAKE
(inactive)
ENGAGED (LOCKED)
BRAKE (active)
