Sunrise Medical F45 - Manual (Page 13)

9 F45 Issue 6
Emergency freewheel and dedocking
Fig. 6
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).
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.
Fig. 5
Drive handles in ‘drive’ position
Joystick On/off button
On/Off Switch
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