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The wheel locks have not been
designed to be used as brakes for
a moving wheelchair. The wheel
locks should therefore never be
used to brake a moving wheel chair.
Always use the handrims for brak-
ing. Make sure that the interval
between the tyres and wheel locks
complies with given specifications.
To readjust, loosen screw (1) and
set the appro priate interval. Tighten
screw (see the page on torque)
CAUTION:
After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the interval to
the wheel locks and readjust if necessary.
Wheel Locks (Fig. 6.0 - 6.2)
Your wheelchair is equipped with two wheel
locks. They are applied directly against the tyres.
To engage, press both wheel-lock
levers forward against the stops.
To release the wheel, pull the
levers back to their original posit-
ions.
Braking power will decrease with:
Worn tyre tread•
Tyre pressure that is too low•
Wet tyres•
Improperly adjusted wheel •
locks.
3.0 Handling
6.0 Options
Quick-Release Axles for Rear
Wheels (Fig.2.0)
The rear wheels are equipped with
quick-release axles. The wheels
can thus be installed or removed
with out using tools. To remove a
wheel, simply depress the quick-
release button on the axle (1) and
pull it out.
CAUTION:
Hold the quick-release button on the axle
depressed when inserting the axle into the frame
to mount the rear wheels. Release the button to
lock the wheel in place. The quick-release button
should snap back to its original position.
4.0 Transporting the chair
Transporting the chair
(Fig.3.0-3.1)
Removing the rear wheels will
keep the chair as compact as
possible. The backrest can be
folded down by pulling the cord
located on the backrest.
Extension for the wheel lock
Lever (Fig.6.3)
The extension for the wheel lock
lever can be removed or folded
down. The longer lever helps to
minimize the effort needed to set
the wheel locks.
CAUTION:
Mounting the wheel lock too
close toward the wheel will result
in a higher effort to operate. This might cause the wheel lock
extension lever to break!
Leaning onto the wheel lock extension lever while transferring
will cause the lever to break! Splashing water from tyres might
cause the wheel lock to malfunction.
5.0 Step Tubes
Step Tubes (Fig.4.0)
Step tubes are used by attendants to tip
a wheelchair over an obstacle. Simply
step on the tube to push a wheel chair, for
example, over a kerb or step.
NOTE: Sunrise Medical strongly
reccommends the use of a step tube on
any model where attendant use is the
predominant intended use. Damage to the backposts may occur
if you constantly use the backpost without a step tube, as a
lever to pull back on to tip the wheelchair.
Suspension system
Suspension system (Fig.6.3)
The function of the suspension
system is determined by the buffer
elements (1). Sunrise Medical
offers a varied range of elements
to suit the individual weight of the
user.
To replace the elements, remove
the 2 screws (2) (1 on each
side). Turn the rocker arms (3)
downwards; the buffer elements (1) can then
be easily removed from the upper and lower
openings.
To fit new sleeves, use the reverse procedure.
Ensure that the buffer elements are securely
located in the upper or lower openings.
Fig.2.0
Fig.3.0
Fig.3.1
Fig.4.0
Fig.6.0
1
Fig.6.1
Fig.6.2
Fig.6.3
Wheel Locks
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