Using Your Wheelchair; Mounting Or Removing Of The Footrests; Operating The Brakes - Vermeiren Eclips XXL Manual De Instrucciones

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Using your wheelchair

WARNING
 First read 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 with this.
 Make sure that your hands, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery don't get caught by wheels or
other moving parts, during use or adjustment.
3.1

Mounting or removing of the footrests

CAUTION
Check that the footrests are firmly mounted before using your wheelchair.
Mounting the footrests is done as follows:
1. Hold the footrest sideways at the outside of
the wheelchair frame and mount the tube
hood  into the frame.
2. Swing the footrest inwards till it clicks in
position.
3. Turn the footplate downwards.
4. Check that the footplate is firmly mounted.
To take off the footrests:
1. Grasp the footplate.
2. Turn the footplate upwards.
3. Pull handle .
4. Swing the footrest to the outside of the
wheelchair till it comes loose from the
guidance.
5. Pull the footrest from tube hood .
3.2

Operating the brakes

CAUTION
 The brakes are not used to slow down the wheelchair during movements. Use the brake only
to prevent the wheelchair from unintended movements.
 Good operation of the brakes is influenced by wear and contamination of the tires (water, oil,
mud, ...). Check the condition of the tires before each use.
 The brakes are adjustable and can wear. Check the operation of the brakes before each use.
 Make sure the wheelchair is on a flat horizontal surface before releasing the brakes. Never
release both brakes simultaneously.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries
To apply the brakes:
1. Push the brake handles  forward till you feel a
distinctive click.
To release the brakes:
1. Release one brake by pulling the handle  backwards.
2. Hold the hand-rim of the released wheel with your hand.
3. Release the second brake by pulling the handle
backwards.
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Using your wheelchair