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PUMPING THE WHEELS
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The wheelchair was equipped with pneumatic rear wheels 22’’ in diameter and swivel, PU
front wheels 6’’ in diameter (tubeless tyre). Remember to control the air pressure in both
wheels and check the condition of the tyres in search of abrasions, cuts or surface depletion.
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To balance the air pressure in the wheels, twist off the cap of the valve, insert the pump
(included in the set) into the valve, and pump the air.
WHEEL LOCKS
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To lock the wheels, push the wheel lock lever forwards until the wheel is fully blocked
(separately for left and right wheel). Please, note that the wheel lock only serves to lock the
wheels when the wheelchair is at a complete stop.
WHEEL LOCKS ADJUSTMENT
The correct lock of the wheel lock depends on its adjustment and position. The handle of the wheel
lock should be positioned so that the wheel lock shoe blocks the wheel firmly and the lever does not
face excessive resistance.
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In case of excessive resistance, pull the handle forwards slightly by twisting off the locking
screw which is located on the other side of the wheel lock (from the inside of the
wheelchair). Set the wheel lock shoe in such position that the wheel lock blocks the wheel
easily and without resistance.
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When the wheel lock shoe does not touch or lock the wheel sufficiently, follow the above
instruction by moving the handle in the opposite direction.
ATTENDANT BRAKES
The levers of the brakes are located behind the backrest, under the hand grips on the right and left
side, and are connected with wheel lock by cable.
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In order to apply emergency breaking or stopping lock, squeeze the lever of the brake and in
order to release the brake, drop the levers. Perform this activity smoothly and with
appropriate force.
Note!
These brakes should not be used to slow down the wheelchair. If they are often used for this
purpose, they may cause tyre abrasion which will not be covered by guarantee terms.
FOLDING BACKREST
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To fold the backrest, simultaneously pull downwards the locking elements which are located
under the hand grips at the back of the backrest.
