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| Multifunctional wheelchair
Multifunctional wheelchair |
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6.8. Brakes
As standard, the wheelchair is fitted with parking brakes to be operated
by the wheelchair user.
The parking brakes must not be used as operational
brakes, as there is a risk of death due to the risk of
falling!
Please note that there is a risk of burns if your
hands heat up when braking using the handrims!
6.8.1. Operating the parking brake
The parking brake must only be used for parking. To slow down when
driving you must only use the drive wheel handrims.
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When braking using the handrims, hold the highest point. First let
the handrims slide through your hands.
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Slowly increase the braking force by exerting gripping force on the
handrims, until you come to a standstill.
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As soon as the wheelchair has stopped, push both brake levers
forward (Fig. 18). The wheelchair is securely braked when it can no
longer be pushed and both brake levers are pushed forward to the
stop position.
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Pull the brake lever backwards again to release the brakes.
6.8.2. Adjusting the parking
brake
Adjusting the brakes must only be carried out by
trained personnel. Please bear in mind that if
the brakes are set incorrectly this can have life-
threatening consequences.
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Parking brakes only work on one drive wheel at a time!
Adjustments must therefore be made on both wheels separately!
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If you should notice that the brakes are not working properly or
evenly, proceed as follows:
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Check the tyre tread depth. Also make sure that the wear is even.
If the tread depth in the centre is worn down, the tyres must be
replaced by a specialist dealer.
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Check the brake setting. This must be adjusted so that the gap
between the tread of the wheel and the brake pins is 16 mm when
the brake is open (Fig. 19
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Once you have finished the adjustment, tighten the screws you
have loosened and carry out a brake test!
Adjustments to the brake system should only be carried out by an
authorised dealer.
Never use the brake lever as a support - e.g. when
transferring or standing up -, otherwise there is
a risk of tipping over and falling! The lever could
break off!
The parking brake - with or without
brake lever extension - only works on one
drive wheel at a time and must therefore
always be used on both sides!
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