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(See Figure 5.5)
5.6 Freewheel Levers
The KP-25.2 is supplied with freewheel levers to allow for manual pushing of the
powered wheelchair if required.
To select neutral from the engaged position:
Rotate the two levers located on the top of both motors, 90 degrees outward. The
wheelchair will now roll freely. (See Figure 5.6)
To engage the motors from the neutral position:
Simply rotate the levers 90 degrees inward toward the attendant.
(See Figure 5.7)
(Figure 5.5) ( Figure 5.6) ( Figure 5.7)
CAUTION:
Always ensure that the freewheel levers are engaged before turning on the
controller.
5.7 Getting In And Out :
Check control box is switched OFF when getting in and out.
Ŝ Getting in :
Step 1. Engage both parking brakes.
Step 2. Turn up the foot plates and swing footrest to the side.
Step 3. The user should now lower themselves into the seat using the
armrests as supports.
Step 4. Turn the foot plates back down and re-locate the footrests so that the
user can place their feet upon them.
Step 5. Release parking brake.
Ŝ Getting out :
Step 1. Make sure that the chair is as close as possible to your transfer point.
Step 2. Back the chair sufficiently to ensure that the casters are pointing
forward i.e. in line with the rear wheels and usually with the caster
forks pointing forward. Ensure that where possible the rear of the
chair is against a wall or, if not, it must be firmly held by an attendant.
Step 3. Engage both parking brakes.
Step 4. Turn up the foot plates and swing the footrests to the side.
Step 5. Slide forwards on the seat.
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