Breezy HeliX2, Directions For Use Manual

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HeliX

2

DRUM BRAKES 

Drum brakes permit safe and 

convenient braking for an attendant.

They can also be set with the aid of a 

locking lever (1) to prevent rolling. 

The lever must snap audibly into 

place.

Drum brakes are not influenced by air 

pressure inside the tyres, (Fig.10).

CAUTION!

• 

Drum brakes must only be adjusted 

by authorised dealers

• 

Always operate the two brakes simultaneously to guarantee the 

control of the driving direction!

• 

Drum brakes can only be used as a dynamic brake to stop the 

wheelchair while driving. 

• 

Always engage the wheel locks to secure the wheelchair during a 

short or long stop, or for transfer.

Fig. 10

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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, press the brake lever forward 

against the stops (Fig. 11). To release the 

locks, pull the lever back to its original 

position.

Braking power will decrease with:

• 

Worn tyre tread

• 

Tyre pressure that is too low

• 

Wet tyres

• 

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 readjust, loosen the screw 

and set the appropriate gap. Then re-tighten the screw (see the 

page on torque), (Fig. 12).

Fig. 12

CAUTION!

• 

After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the wheel 

lock gap and re-adjust if necessary.

• 

Mounting the wheel lock too close toward 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. 

Fig. 11

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. 13).

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 on torque). 

Ensure that you maintain the minimum 

gap to the floor (2.5 cm) (Fig. 14).

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 15).

CAUTION!

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The legrests must not be used to lift or to carry the wheelchair. 

• 

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 LEG REST 

(Fig 16-18)

To remove, pull the lever (1), swing the 

footplate outwards and then lift the leg 

rest 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 leg rest with 

the other hand to take the load off. When 

a suitable angle is achieved, let go of the 

lever and the legr est will lock into one of 

the preset positions.

Options - Footplates

Fig. 14

FIG. 13

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FIG. 16

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2

FIG. 17

3

FIG. 18

CAUTION!

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.

FIG.15

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