Brakes (Central Locking); Directional Wheel - Vermeiren Alesia Mode D'emploi

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When the footplate is used to move a patient, the seat should be angled backwards, as only
then will the suspension mechanism raise the footplate slightly.

BRAKES (CENTRAL LOCKING)

To stabilise the chair, the two rear castors are fitted with a centrally locking brake.

DIRECTIONAL WHEEL

To stabilise the chair's movement characteristics while it is being pushed, the rear wheels can be
locked in such a way that the two rear castors move in a parallel track. This means that only the front
castors can be used to steer, which enables the chair to be pushed more easily.
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Engaging the parking brake
Push downwards with your foot on the release lever on either
the right or left rear castor (labelled red) until the brake audibly
engages. The rear castors are now locked and will not roll or
turn.
Releasing the parking brake
Push upwards with the toes of your foot against the release
lever on either the right or left rear castor (labelled red) and
the rear castor brake will disengage.
Applying the directional wheel
With the toes of your foot, press downwards on the release
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lever on either the left or right rear castor (labelled green).
Now move the chair till both castors are in parallel with the
frame and audibly lock.
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B
Applying the directional wheel
To release the directional wheel function, with the toes of your
foot, press downwards on the release lever on either the left
or right rear castor (labelled red).
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ALESIA
06/2009