Invacare® Alu Lite
3.4 Manual brakes for assistant only
The manual brakes are used to slow down and to immobilize
the wheelchair when it is stationary to prevent it from
rolling away.
WARNING!
Risk of falling out of the wheelchair
If the wheelchair is rapidly decelerated by the
assistant pulling at the push handles, the user
may fall out of the wheelchair.
– Always apply the posture belt if present.
– Make sure your assistant is qualified in
transferring occupied wheelchairs.
– Operate the two brakes simultaneously and do
not take slopes exceeding 7° to ensure perfect
control of the wheelchair steering.
– Always use the manual brakes to secure the
wheelchair during short or long stops.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning if the assistant brake sharply
If the assistant engage the manual brakes while
he is moving you, the direction of movement can
become uncontrollable and the wheelchair may
stop suddenly, which can lead to a collision or
to you falling out.
– Assistant haven’t to engage the brakes in the
parking position while he is moving you.
WARNING!
Risk due to wheelchair being out of control
– The manual brakes must be operated
simultaneously to slow down the wheelchair.
– Do not engage the manual brakes to the
parking position while the wheelchair is moving.
CAUTION!
Risk of pinching or crushing
There may be a very small gap between the push
handle and the upper part of the brake lever
with the risk that you could trap your fingers.
– Keep your fingers away from movable parts
when disengage the brake, always keep your
fingers into the brake lever area.
The distance between the brake shoe and the tire
can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried
out by a qualified technician.
Assistant brake
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