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VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE
H. WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING
Wheel locks are installed at Sunrise Medical and should be adjusted by your Sunrise Medical authorized
dealer. Inspect wheel locks weekly per the maintenance chart. Do not use your chair UNLESS you ensure
both wheel locks can fully engage. A wheel lock that is not correctly adjusted may allow your chair to roll,
or turn unexpectedly. Wheel locks must be adjusted after ensuring the tires have the correct air pressure.
When fully engaged, the arm should be imbedded into the tire at lea
st 1/8-in (3mm) to be eff ective. If you
fi nd the wheel locks have slipped or are not working correctly, contact your Sunrise Medical authorized
dealer for proper adjustment.
I. HUB LOCK
To operate Hub Lock
1.
To lock rear wheels, press button (E). Lever (F) will fl ip outward. Do not engage hub lock when chair is
in motion.
2.
To unlock wheels, press lever (F) back down until button (E) pops back out. Each lever operates one
side of the chair. To fully lock chair, both buttons must be pushed.
J. ANTI-TIP TUBES - REAR
Anti-tip tubes are recommended for all wheelchairs. Do not attempt to overcome obstacles on your own.
1.
Inserting Anti-Tip Tubes Into Receivers
a.
Press in the rear anti-tip button (G) on the anti-tip so that both buttons are drawn inside.
b.
Insert the anti-tip tube into the receiver (H).
c.
Turn the anti-tip tube down until front release button pops through the receiver mounting hole.
d.
Insert second anti-tip tube the same way.
2.
Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up
Turn the anti-tip tubes up when being pushed by attendant, and overcoming obstacles or climbing
curbs.
a.
Press in the rear anti-tip tube release button (G).
b.
Hold button (G) in and turn anti-tip tube up (I).
c.
Release the button.
d.
Repeat with second anti-tip tube.
e.
Remind attendant to return anti-tips to the down position after completing the maneuver.
3.
Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel
The anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve proper ground clearance
(1-1/2-in to 2-in [38 to 51mm]).
a.
Press the anti-tip wheel release button (J) so that the release pin is drawn inside.
b.
Raise or lower to one of the three or six pre-drilled holes.
c.
Release the button (J).
d.
Adjust the second anti-tip tube wheel the same way. Both wheels should be at exactly the same
height.
K. DRUM BRAKES
Drum brakes permit safe and convenient braking for an attendant. Squeeze the lever (K) to help assist with
braking. Drum brakes are not infl uenced by air pressure inside the tires.
WARNING
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Risk of injur
y: Do not get your fi ngers caught in the brake mechanism.
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Drum brakes must only be adjusted by a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer.
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Always operate the two drum brakes simultaneously to guarantee the control of the driving
direction!
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Drum brakes can only be used as a dynamic brake to stop the wheelchair while driving.
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Always engage the wheel locks to secure the wheelchair during a short or long stop, or for transfer.
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