Using Your Wheelchair; Parking Brakes (Only For 22"/24" Wheels) - Vermeiren Inovys II E Gebrauchsanweisung

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Using your wheelchair

WARNING
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First read the previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT
use your wheelchair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
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In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer,
your care provider or technical adviser to help you.
3.1

Parking brakes (only for 22"/24" wheels)

CAUTION
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Only operate the brake lever when your wheelchair is stopped.
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An attendant should operate the brake lever if you have impaired mobility.
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Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat horizontal surface before releasing the brakes.
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Never release both brakes simultaneously.
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Brakes may only be adjusted by your specialist dealer.
CAUTION
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Do not use the parking brakes to slow the wheelchair down during movement.
Your wheelchair is equipped with two manually-operated parking brakes. These brakes are
intended to prevent movement of the wheelchair when parked.
Releasing brakes [A]:
1. With one hand, hold one hand rim tight (or your attendant
holds the push bar with one hand).
2. Pull the brake lever (10) of the OTHER wheel to the REAR.
3. Repeat this for the second wheel and parking brake.
Applying brakes [B]:
1. With one hand, hold one hand rim tight (or your attendant
holds the push bar with one hand).
2. Push the brake lever (10) of the OTHER wheel to the FRONT
until you feel a distinctive lock.
3. Repeat this for the second wheel and parking brake.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries
Risk of damage
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Inovys II-E
2019-02
Using your wheelchair
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Operating parking brakes
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