Otto Bock Start M2S - Wheel Lock Functionality

7.13 Wheel locks
WARNING
Improper use of the wheel lock
Falling due to abrupt braking, rolling away of the product, crushing of hands
► Do not use the wheel lock as a driving brake.
► Always engage the wheel lock on both sides.
► Apply the wheel lock to prevent the product from moving when it is parked on uneven ground or during trans
fers (e.g.into a car).
► Do not reach between the rear wheel and the wheel lock when driving the product.
► Ensure that the knee lever wheel lock is properly adjusted (approx. 5mm gap to the tyres).
► Please contact the qualified personnel who adjusted your product for readjustment of the wheel lock.
The wheel locks secure the parked wheelchair against rolling away.
Different wheel lock types may be installed depending on the order.
7.13.1 Knee lever wheel locks
Activating/deactivating the knee lever wheel lock
1) Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see fig.40).
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the wheel lock lever upwards (see fig.41).
→ The wheel lock bolt releases the wheel.
40 41
7.13.2 Knee lever wheel lock for one-handed operation (double handrims)
Depending on the installation, this wheel lock type can be operated either on the right or left side and ensures safe
locking of both rear wheels with a pull-wire system.
Activating/deactivating the knee lever wheel lock for one-handed operation
INFORMATION
Note that when the wheel lock lever extension option is chosen, the lever extension must always be attached when
releasing or engaging the wheel lock.
Depending on the installation, this wheel lock type can be operated either on the right or left side and ensures safe
locking of both drive wheels with a pull-wire system.
1) Push the handle of the knee lever wheel lock forward (see fig.42, item 1).
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the wheel lock lever upwards (see fig.42, item 2).
→ The wheel lock bolt releases the wheel.
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