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Your wheelchair is equipped with electromagnetic brakes. The working of the brakes depends on
the position of the free-wheel lever (1).
The EM brakes function automatically, only if free-
wheel lever (1) is in braking position. In this situation,
the brakes start braking if:
 the wheelchair is OFF;
 the wheelchair is ON and the joystick is released.
Releasing the joystick makes the wheelchair stop gently
and activates the brakes.
Operation of free-wheel lever:
 Turn levers UP to put the wheelchair in free-
wheel mode.
disconnected. The wheelchair can be moved
manually.
 Turn levers DOWN to connect the motor to
the drive. This should be done before starting
the wheelchair.
3.5 Moving to/from wheelchair
CAUTION
 In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you.
 Do not stand on the footplate(s) during transfer into or out of the wheelchair.
Transfer
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible to you when sitting in your chair, couch, seat or
bed.
2. Apply the brakes by turning the free-wheel lever to braking position, see § 3.4.
3. Fold the footplate(s) upwards to prevent standing on them.
4. If necessary, fold back one armrest to make room, see §2.5.
5. Transfer to/from the wheelchair using the strength of your arms or with the help of attendant(s)
or lifting equipment.
Sitting in the wheelchair
1. Sit down on the seat with your lower back against the backrest.
2. Turn the footplate(s) down and put your feet on the footplates.
3. Fold down the armrest, if applicable.
Adjusting to stable position
For transport purposes and when you need to negotiate obstacles, the wheelchair must be
adjusted to maximise its stability:
 Backrest upright
 Footplate folded up
3.6 Comfort adjustments
CAUTION
 The following comfort adjustments can be done by the attendant or caretaker. All other
adjustments are done by your specialist dealer according to the installation instructions, see
preface.
 Make sure that your fingers, clothes, buckles don't get trapped during adjustment.
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