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3 Using your wheelchair
WARNING
• 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.
• In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your care
provider or technical adviser to help you.
Parking brakes (only for 22"/24" wheels)
3.1
CAUTION
• Only operate the brake lever when your wheelchair is stopped.
• An attendant should operate the brake lever if you have impaired mobility.
• Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat horizontal surface before releasing the brakes.
• Never release both brakes simultaneously.
• Brakes may only be adjusted by your specialist dealer.
CAUTION
• 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.
Drum brakes (only for 16" fixed wheels)
3.2
CAUTION
• Make sure that the wheelchair is on a flat horizontal surface before releasing the brakes.
• Never release both brakes simultaneously.
• To park or stop on a slope, use the parking brakes after coming to a halt.
• Brakes may only be adjusted by your specialist dealer.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries
Risk of damage
Figure 6
Risk of injuries
Operating parking brakes
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Inovys II, Inovys II kids
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Using your wheelchair
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A
B