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RubiX
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ENGLISH
ONE-HAND OPERATION
Your wheelchair is equipped with
two sets of wheel locks that can be
operated from either the left or the
right side. They are applied directly
against the tyres. To engage, push
the brake lever forward against the
stops (Fig. 9). To release the locks,
pull the lever back to its original
position.
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Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread
•
Tyre pressure that is too low
• Wet tyres
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Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
The wheel locks have not been
designed to be used as brakes for a
moving wheelchair. The wheel locks
should therefore never be used to
brake a moving wheelchair. Always use the hand-rims for braking.
Make sure that the gap between the tyres and wheel locks complies
with given specifications. To re-adjust, loosen the screw and set the
appropriate gap. Then re-tighten the screw (see the page on torque)
(Fig. 10).
CAUTION:
After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the wheel lock gap
and re-adjust if necessary.
Mounting the wheel lock too close towards the wheel will result in a
higher effort to operate. This might cause the brake lever extension
to break! Leaning onto the brake lever extension while transferring
will cause the lever to break! Splashing water from tyres might
cause the wheel lock to malfunction.
FOOTPLATES:
The footplates can be flipped up to
make it easier to transfer to/from the
chair.
LOWER LEG LENGTH:
For users with longer legs, the leg
support can be lowered to the
appropriate level by using the screws
(1). Loosen the screws, push the
tubes to the desired position and
then re-tighten the screws (see
section on torque). There must
always be a minimum gap of 2.5 cm between the footplates and the
ground, (Fig.11).
ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE
FOOTBOARD
This can be adjusted to alter the
angle to the ground. Release
screw, pull it inwards, set the
desired angle and then push
it
on. After making the adjustment,
re-tighten the screw.
Make sure that after any
adjustment work, all screws are tightened correctly (see the page 5
torque).
Ensure that you maintain the minimum gap to the floor (2.5 cm) (Fig.
12).
Options - Footplates
Fig.9
Fig.10
Fig.12
Options - Footplates
FOOTRESTS AND LATCH
The legrests can be swung inwards
under the seat sling or outwards. When
fitting the legrests, the footrests must be
pointing inwards or outwards. Then rotate
the legrest inwards, until it locks into
place. To remove, pull the lever (1),
swing the footplate inwards or outwards
and then lift the legrest out. Make sure
that the legrest is locked into place
correctly, (Fig 13).
CAUTION!
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The legrests must not be used to lift or to carry the wheelchair.
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When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the footboards.
These should be flipped up beforehand or the footrest should be
swung to the outside as far as possible.
OPTION ELEVATING LEGREST
(Fig 14-16)
To remove, pull the lever (1), swing the
footplate outwards and then lift the
legrest out.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
The lower leg length can be adjusted
infinitely by releasing the screw (2).
Adjust the suitable height and tighten the
screw again.
CAUTION!
The distance between the footplate
and the ground must be at least 40
mm.
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT:
Press the lever (3) downward with one
hand while supporting the legrest with
the other hand to take the load off. When
a suitable angle is achieved, let go of the
lever and the legrest will lock into one of
the preset positions.
FIG.13
1
Fig.11
1
FIG.14
1
2
FIG.15
3
FIG.16
