USER MANUAL | FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS – HOW TO USE
NOTE: If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your wheelchair as directed in the manual , you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
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7.2 WHEEL LOCKS
WARNINGS
Never use wheel locks to stop wheelchair movement.
WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. Make sure the surface is
not slippery as the wheelchair could move even though the
wheel locks are engaged.
Ensure that the stem locks imbed at least 1/8" (0.3 cm) into
the tire rubber when chair is in locked position.Tire must be
inflated properly.
Ensure the wheelchair is stable and locked with wheel locks.
– To engage the locks, push wheel lock handle forward
(for push-to-lock type) or pull wheel lock backward
(for pull-to-lock type) until the lock is fully engaged.
– To release the locks, pull wheel lock handle backward
(for push-to-lock type) or push wheel lock handle forward
(for pull-to-lock type) until the lock is fully disengaged.
7.3 FRONT RIGGINGS
7.3.1 INSTALLING AND REMOVING
INSTALLING (except Veloce)
– Insert the front rigging pivot into the wheelchair’s mounting
tube (Fig. a).
– Rotate the assembly toward the front until the mechanism locks
into place.
– Repeat the same steps for the other side.
REMOVING (except Veloce)
– Push the release locking lever (1) (Fig. a) inward or outward
and maintain that position so the front riggings can rotate
freely.
– Rotate front riggings outwards or inwards to disengage the
locking mechanism.
– Lift the assembly up (Fig. b) so as to disconnect it from the
wheelchair’s frame.
– Repeat this procedure for the other side.
Fig. a Fig. b
OPENING AND CLOSING THE VELOCE FOOTREST
– The Veloce is equipped with a flip-up (Fig. c) or auto-folding
footplate (Fig. d).
– The auto-folding footplate opens and closes automatically when
the wheelchair folds and unfolds.
– The single Flip-up model can be opened and closed the follow-
ing way
– Rotate the ring (1) to unlock and open the locking mechanism
– Lift (2) the foot plate to open
– When closing make sure to secure the shaft head in the locking
mechanism.
– Make sure the footplate is secure once closed
Fig. c Fig. d
7.4 FOOTREST
– When transferring, avoid putting weight on the footrest and be
careful not to stand behind the footrest.
– Never use footplates to lift the wheelchair.
– Only use non-detachable parts to lift the wheelchair.
7.4.1 ELEVATING LEGREST (NOT AVAILABLE ON VELOCE)
7.4.1.1 INSTALLING THE ELEVATING LEGREST
– Remove the actual footrest, see section 7.3.1.
– Install the elevating legrest the same way to install a regular
front rigging, see section 7.3.1.
7.4.1.2 ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST
– To change the legrest length, pull on the lever (1) to open the
clamp
– Change the length and push on the lever (1) to close the clamp.
– To change the legrest angle, set the desired angle while push-
ing on the red button (2).
7.5 ARMRESTS
Ensure that armrests are securely locked into arm sockets and
armrest release buttons are locked into place prior to using the
wheelchair
– Never lift the wheelchair by holding the armrests.
– Use only non-detachable parts for lifting.
7.5.1 FLIPBACK ARMRESTS
TO LIFT THE ARMRESTS
– Pull lever (1) upwards to release the system.
– Rotate the armrest all the way up and down.
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