Invacare IFX-20MP Owners Manual - Page 45
Pushing the Mobility Device in Freewheel Mode, 6.4.1 Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Locks, WARNING
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WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Misuse of the wheelchair may result in injury or damage. -DO NOT use the wheelchair for stretching exercises. -DO NOT use the wheelchair to perform wheelies. 6.4 Pushing the Mobility Device in Freewheel Mode The motors of the mobility device are equipped with motor locks, which prevent the mobility device from rolling when the remote is switched off. When pushing the mobility device manually while freewheeling, the motor locks must be disengaged. Pushing the mobility device by hand may require more physical force than expected (more than 100 N). The necessary force nevertheless complies with the requirements of ISO 7176-14. The intended use of the freewheel mode is to maneuver the mobility device over short distances. The push handles or push bars support this function, but be aware that there might be some interference between the feet of the assistant and the rear part of the mobility device. 60101916-A 6.4.1 Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Locks 6 Usage WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Misuse of motor locks may result in injury or damage. -DO NOT engage or disengage motor locks until the power is in the off position. Motor lock B disengagement/engagement allows free-wheeling or joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling allows an assistant to maneuver the wheelchair without power. Motor locks are located on the end of the motor behind the drive wheel on both sides of the wheelchair. 1. Turn off the wheelchair power. 2. Perform one of the following as if viewing the motors from 45