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CAUTION: Make sure that the axles are well engaged and
that the axle knob is not pressed down. Check
by pulling the wheels outwards.
Removal
Release the brakes. Hold the wheel around the hub, through
the spokes with one hand. Press the axle knob with your
thumb and slide the wheel out of the axle plate socket.
Brakes
On wheelchairs a basic distinction can be made between parking brakes
and drum brakes. The parking brake operates by means of a lever
directly onto the tyres and is therefore highly dependent on a correct tyre
pressure. Always ensure that your tyres have the correct pressure (see
" Safety: Tyre pressure").
As mentioned in the name "parking brakes", this braking system is
designed as a safety brake and not as a stopping brake.
The drum brake, on the other hand, is not dependent upon the tyre
pressure and is therefore safer when travelling along. Furthermore,
graduated brake application is possible.
Warning: The wheelchair can only be safely braked at low speed
by the companion and remains steerable. Sudden
braking during travel may lead to the passenger being
thrown forward from the wheelchair.
Drum brakes
Operation by the attendant only!
Braking:
Press the brake handle on the hand
grip. To lock the brake in position,
pull the brake lever until the safety
lever locks. You can now release the
brake lever, and the wheelchair will
remain braked.
Releasing:
To release the locked brake: Press the brake lever and
push the small safety lever on the underside of the brake
lever, so that it unlatches. You can now release the brake
lever; the brake is released.
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