Invacare Ben 9 Plus, Maintenance & Spare Parts Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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2.4 Removing And Replacing A Brake Assembly
General
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Note : The brake assembly is handed, ensure that if both assemblies are removed that the correct assembly
is fitted to the correct side.
1 Check the brake assembly for any defects (refer to paragraph 4). If any defects are observed then refer
to paragraphs 5 to 6 for maintenance details and to Chapter 3 for parts information.
2 It is not intended that any other part is maintainable.
Tools
3 Refer to the tool list at the beginning of this Chapter.
Inspection
4 Check the following daily:
4.1 Brake assembly fully locks and the chair is unable to move.
4.2 Brake action is positive and is not stiff.
Removing A Brake assembly
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Note : (a) For ease of maintenance the brake assembly can be removed as a complete assembly.
(b) Note the position of the brake assembly.
(b) The following procedure applies to any brake assembly.
5 To remove the brake assembly proceed as follows:
5.1 Ensure that brake assembly is in the unlocked position.
5.2 Support the brake assembly and unscrew the nyloc nuts (2) fastening the brake assembly to the
chair frame.
5.3 Unclip and remove the brake spring (3).
5.4 Remove the brake assembly (1) from its location.
Replacing A Brake Assembly
6 To replace a brake assembly is the reverse of the removal.