Emergency freewheel and dedocking
Emergency freewheel
By turning the drive handles outwards (Fig. 5), the drive becomes disconnected from the motors. This may only be used in an emergency, or if you need to manually push your wheelchair.
It is not intended for permanent use.
REMEMBER:
The chairs automatic braking system will not work unless the handles on both gearboxes are turned inwards.
ALWAYS RE-ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY FREEWHEELS AFTER USE
Dedocking procedure
Some models may be equipped with a motor dedocking facility: To dedock the motors follow the procedure given below:
1.Ensure the power is switched off at the control pod (Fig. 6). Note both types of control pod On/Off switches are illustrated.
2.Disengage the drive levers following the procedure above (Emergency freewheel - Fig. 5).
Drive handles in ‘drive’ position
Fig. 5
Joystick | On/off button |
On/Off Switch
Fig. 6
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