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4.4.6. Brakes
Brakes for the system are located on each
wheel block with handle.
Rotate the lever clock-wise to engage
the brakes. Rotate counter clock-wise to
release the brakes.
Adjustment of the ratchet lever is possible
(see “Ratchet Lever” on page 12).
TIP:
When the brake is engaged and the
scanner is moved, this may loosen
the wheels from the axle. Grip the
magnetic wheel tightly and re-tighten
to the axle with the 3 mm hex driver.
4.4.7. Ratchet Lever
The ratchet levers lock the brakes and dual pivot frame bar of the
STIX
system.
Occasionally, movement of the lever’s locking position is required. The lever
placement can be adjusted by following these steps:
1.
Pull the ratchet lever away from the base of which it is connected
(Fig. 33)
.
2.
Continue to pull while rotating the lever in the appropriate direction
(Fig. 34)
.
3.
Release the lever and utilize the new tightening position
(Fig. 35)
.
Fig. 32
- Brakes
Fig. 33
- Pull ratchet handle
Fig. 34
- Rotate handle
Fig. 35
- Tighten handle