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Setting the length of the amputation support
In order to set the length of the amputation support, you require the supplied wrench number 5
- Remove the four screws with the wrench, see figure 22. You can now move the black tube around the silver
tube
- Move the amputee support to the desired position
- Make sure all screws tightened.
5.7
Using the wheelchair brake
Putting the wheelchair brake on
If you are in the wheelchair
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Lift the black lever part of the brake handle out, see figure 24
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Push the lever forward until you hear the click, this confirms that the wheelchair has put on the parking
brake.
If you are next to the wheelchair
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Go to the side of the wheelchair and face towards the front of the wheelchair. Lift the black lever out
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Push the lever forward until you hear the click, this confirms that the wheelchair has been put on the
parking brake
If you are next to the wheelchair
- Go to the side of the wheelchair and face towards the front of the wheelchair. Lift the black lever out
- Push the lever forward until you hear the click, this confirms that the wheelchair has been put on the
parking brake
- You can now hide the black lever away, draw upwards and push backwards
Using drum brakes
Sometimes a wheelchair will be fitted with drum brakes which can be found on the push handles of the wheelchair
- Squeeze the lever toward the black push handle to brake, see figure 25.
You can also put a parking brake on
- Squeeze the lever toward the black push handle
- Keep the lever there and push the button on the black lever forward to brake, see figure 26.;
- Reverse this to remove the parking brake
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