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USING THE BRAKES
1.
Always use both brakes at the same time.
2.
To decelerate or stop the walker for a short time, use the
brakes by pulling the brake levers simultaneously until you
reach the desired speed of have stopped.
3.
To lock the parking brakes, press the brake levers forward at
the same time until they engage.
4.
To release the parking brake, pull the levers forwards until they
are released.
5.
Ensure the brake cables run in front of the rollator and that
they are not twisted
ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
1.
If the brakes are loose and require tightening, this can be
achieved by adjusting
NUT A
and
SCREW B
on the brake lever,
where the cable terminates
.
2.
Figure 14 shows the brake in its fully loose condition, with
SCREW B
fully tightened to
NUT A
.
3.
To tighten the brake cable, loosen
SCREW B
+
NUT A,
then re-
tighten
NUT A
; this will add tension to the brake cable.
4.
This procedure can be repeated and reversed to establish the
required tension in the cable.
5.
After adjustment, check the park brakes by pressing forwards
on the brake levers and ensuring they both lock into place and
brake the wheel.
6.
With the park brakes ‘off’, raise the 2 braked wheels off the
ground and ensure they both move freely. If either of the
wheels rub on the brake surface, repeat the adjustment
procedure as required.
7.
It is important to check brake adjustments on a regular basis
to take into account wear from normal use. The brakes should
be checked at least once a month and prior to a change of
user.
8.
Further Adjustment:
If the brakes have been fully adjusted at
the handle end of the cable, additional adjustment can be
achieved at the wheel end: using a spanner or pair of pliers
rotate
NUT B
clockwise to release tension and anti-clockwise
to add tension.
CLEANING
All of the product components are manufactured from quality materials. However, it is very important that
you only clean your rollator using a non-abrasive cleaner or mild detergent with a soft cloth. Avoid using
lime scale remover. Abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning pads will seriously damage your product beyond
repair.
NUT A
SCREW B
NUT B
