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3.3 BRAKING AND STEERING OPERATION
3.3.1 Applying the Brakes
Activate the four wheel central braking system
by depressing the red pedal at any of the four
corners of the unit (Figure 3-1).
Engage the brakes fully by depressing the pedal
to approximately 45°. All four caster wheels
should then be locked from swiveling and
rotating.
3.3.2 Releasing the Brakes
Release the brakes by depressing either green
pedal at the head end of the unit until the pedal
is in a horizontal position (Figure 3-2). All four
wheels should then rotate and swivel freely.
WARNING:
Ensure the brakes are locked
when the patient is not being transported.
3.3.3 Applying the Steering Brakes
From the head end of the chair, depress the
green pedal downward into locked position
(Figure 3-3). Push the chair forward. Both casters
at the foot end will lock into nonswivel mode;
the steering lock will then guide the chair along a
straight path with minimal steering effort by the
attendant.
3.3.4 Releasing the Steering Brakes
Release the steering brakes by depressing either
red pedal at the head end of the unit until the
pedal is in a horizontal position (Figure 3-2). All
four casters should then rotate and swivel freely.
FIGURE 3-1
FIGURE 3-2
FIGURE 3-3
