LPH Lightweight Wheelchair
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Brake Operation
Parking Brakes
To apply the parking brakes, push the handle on the brake unit until
locked in place. To release the brake, push the handle in the
opposite direction. The brakes should always be applied when the
wheelchair is stationary.
When stationary, apply the
parking brakes as described
above.
Cable Brakes
On
the
transit
model,
the
attendant pushing the wheelchair
may use cable-operated brakes
to slow the wheelchair.
To apply the brakes, squeeze the
large lever on the push handles
and the brakes will be applied.
A locking feature is available for
the cable brakes. Squeeze the
large lever until the brake clicks
at least once. You can now
release the lever and the brake
will still apply. To release the
brake press the small lever (as
shown)
