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Krypton F
Rev.1.0
5.0 Quick Release Wheels
Quick-release axles on rear wheel
The rear wheels are equipped with quick-release axles. The wheels can thus be
installed or removed without using tools. To remove a wheel, simply depress the
quick-release button on the axle and pull the wheel off the axle. (Fig. 5.1).
Quick release for quads/tetraplegics
Please flip up the release lever (1). The take out the quick release axles and/or
the wheels.
When the wheels/quick release axles have been put on the chair again, please
flip the release lever down.
Please do always ensure that the release mechanism is closed and fully locked
before starting to use the wheel chair (Fig. 5.2).
WARNING!
• Hold the quick-release button on the axle depressed when inserting the axle
into the frame to mount the rear wheels. Release the button to lock the axles in
place. The quick-release button should snap back to its original position.
• Risk of Injury. Be careful not to trap your fingers in the wheels as they turn.
Always stop the wheels before removing them.
6.0 Options
6.1 Step Tubes
Step tubes are used by attendants to push a wheelchair over an obstacle.
Simply step on the tube to push a wheelchair, for example, over a kerb or step,
(Fig. 6.1.1).
6.2 Wheel locks
CAUTION!
Braking power can be affected by incorrect fitting and adjustment of the wheel
locks, as well as tyre pressure which is too low.
Your wheelchair is equipped with two wheel locks. They are applied directly
against the tyres. To engage, press both wheel lock levers forward against the
stops. To release the wheel, pull the levers back to their original positions.
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 as wheel locks for a moving
wheelchair. The wheel locks should therefore never be used to brake a moving
wheelchair. Always use the handrims for braking. Make sure that the interval
between the tyres and wheel locks complies with given specifications. To
readjust, loosen screw and set the appropriate interval. Then re-tighten the
screw (Fig. 6.2.1 and Fig. 6.2.2).
CAUTION!
After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the interval to the wheel locks
and readjust if necessary.
3.0 mm
Fig. 6.2.2
Fig. 6.2.1
Fig. 6.1.1
Fig. 5.1
Fig. 5.2
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