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Argon
2
Rev.C
2.0 Handling
Quick-Release Axles On Rear Wheel
The rear wheels are equipped
with quick-release axles.
The wheels can, therefore, be
installed or removed without
using tools.
To remove a wheel, simply
depress the quick-release
button on the axle (1) and pull it
out (Fig.2.2).
CAUTION !
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 wheel in place. The quick-
release button should snap back to its original position
Step Tubes
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.4.0).
WARNING!
Sunrise Medical strongly reccommends the use of a step
tube on any model where attendant use is the
predominant intended use. Damage to the backposts may
occur if you constantly use the backpost without a step
tube, as a lever to pull back on to tip the wheelchair.
Fig. 2.2
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Transporting The Chair
Removing the rear wheels will keep the chair as compact
as possible. The backrest can be folded down by pulling
the cord (1) (see picture 3) located on the backrest
(Fig.3.0-3.1).
Getting Into Your Wheelchair On Your Own
• Push the wheelchair to a wall or a solid piece of
furniture.
• Apply the brakes;
• The user can lower themselves into the wheelchair;
• Then position the feet in front of the heel straps
(Fig.2.0).
Getting out of your wheelchair on your own
• Apply the brakes;
• With one hand on the wheel or side guard, the person
should lean forwards slightly, to transfer the body weight
to the front edge of the seat and then push up to an
upright position with both feet firmly on the floor and one
foot behind the other (Fig.2.1).
Fig. 2.0
Fig. 2.1
Fig. 3.0
Fig. 3.1
3.0 Transporting the chair
4.0 Options
Fig. 4.0
CAUTION !
When folding the backrest down, please make sure that
your fingers do not get caught.
