Handling; Options; Step Tubes; Brakes - Zippie Simba Notice D'utilisation

4.0 Handling

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 (1)
and pull it out (Fig. 3).
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.
Transporting the wheelchair
Removing the rear wheels will keep the wheelchair as compact as possible.
The backrest can be folded down by pulling the cord located on the backrest.
To move the unoccupied wheelchair, the wheelchair should be lifted by
holding the front part of the sling and the push handles.
When transporting the unoccupied wheelchair in a vehicle, it should be tied
down or strapped in.

5.0 Options

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. 5.1).

Brakes

CAUTION!
Braking power can be affected by incorrect fitting and adjustment of the
brakes, as well as tyre pressure which is too low.
Wheel Locks
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 locks, 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 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 handrims for braking. Make sure
that the interval between the tyres and wheel locks complies with given
specifications. To readjust, loosen screw (1) and set the appropriate interval.
Tighten screws again (see the page on torque) (Fig. 5.2).
Standard Wheel lock
(Fig. 5.3)
Simba
Fig. 4.0
1
Fig. 5.1
Fig. 5.2
Fig. 5.3
17
3.0 mm 3.0 mm
1
13.0 mm 13.0 mm
Rev.H