7 TRANSPORT
7.1 Safety information
WARNING!
Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly
secured
In the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre,
etc. you may suffer serious injuries from flying
wheelchair parts.
– Always remove the rear wheels when
transporting the wheelchair.
– Firmly secure all wheelchair components in
the means of transport to prevent them from
coming loose during the journey.
IMPORTANT!
Excessive wear and abrasion could affect the
strength of load-bearing parts.
– Do not pull your wheelchair across abrasive
surfaces without the wheels fitted (e.g. pulling
the frame over tarmac).
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7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair
The wheelchair has a rigid frame. Nevertheless, the backrest can
be folded forwards and fixed there.
1
Folding the wheelchair
1.
Remove the seat cushion, if present.
2. Fold the clothes-guard, if present, inwards against the
backrest on both sides.
3. Pull the cord on the back of the wheelchair (1) and fold the
backrest forward (2) until it engages.
4. The wheelchair can now be lifted using the backrest brace.
2
Transport
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