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Rear Wheel Removal & Re-fitting
The rear wheels are fitted with a quick-release axle.
The wheels can be removed and put back on with-
out using tools. To remove a wheel, simply
depress the centre (black) quick- release button
and pull the rear wheel off.
CAUTION!
Hold the quick-release button on the axle depressed when
putting the wheel back on. Release the button to lock the wheel
in place. The quick-release button must spring back to its original position.
Tip assist Tube
(1)
Tip Assist tubes
(1)
are used by attendants
to tip a wheelchair over an obstacle. Simply step on the black
tube to push the wheelchair, for example,
over a curb or step.
Anti-tip tubes
The anti-tip tubes (1) provide addi-
tional safety for inexperienced
users when they are still learning
how to operate their wheelchairs.
Anti-tip tubes (1) prevent a
wheelchair from tipping over back-
wards. By pulling the interlock (2),
(2)
the anti-tip tube can be height
adjusted. There should be a gap of 2,5 cm to the
(1)
floor. To go up or down a step (e.g. kerb) the anti-tip
tubes must be swung upwards, to prevent them
from touching the ground.
