K-Series Contents
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Contents
1 General 5
1.1 Information about the User Manual 5
1.2 Symbols 5
1.3 Guarantee 5
1.4 Service life 6
1.5 Copyright protection 6
2 Safety 7
2.1 Safety information 7
2.2 Correct use 7
2.3 Safety devices 8
3 Technical data 9
3.1 Dimensions and weight 9
3.2 Environmental conditions 10
3.3 Tyre pressure 10
3.4 Identification label 10
4 Components and their function 11
4.1 Overview 11
4.2 Parking brakes 12
4.3 Backrest 13
4.4 Push handles 14
4.5 Sides 15
4.6 Footrest 17
4.7 Antitipper 18
4.8 Vario-Ax 18
4.9 Rear wheel extension 19
4.10 Seat cushion 19
4.11 Seat position 19
4.12 Accessories 20
5 Set-up 23
6 Using the wheelchair 24
6.1 Safety information 24
6.2 Braking during use 24
6.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair 25
6.4 Driving and steering the wheelchair 25
6.5 Negotiating steps and kerbs 26
6.6 Going up and down stairs 27
6.7 Negotiating ramps and slopes 28
6.8 Stability and balance when seated 30
7 Transport 32
7.1 Safety information 32
7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 32
7.3 Removing and fitting the rear wheels 33
8 Maintenance 35
8.1 Maintenance schedule 35
8.2 Cleaning 37
8.3 Disinfection 37
9 Troubleshooting 38
9.1 Identifying and repairing faults 39