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The brakes stop the
wheelchair from
driving away.
7. The brakes (wheel locks)
The brakes lock the rear wheels fast and the
LEVO
KID & JUNIOR
is secure against unintended
movement.
By pushing both brake levers forward as far as they will go, you should be able to lock the brakes.
When using your wheelchair in situations where increased stability is particularly important, be sure
to lock the brakes. This is important when as example you child stands up, sits down or transfers
from the wheelchair into another seat. Note that even if the rear wheels are locked by the brakes
when transferring the wheelchair can easily slip sideways if it is not carrying a load.
The efficiency of the brakes is dependent on tyre pressure and tread. Insufficient tyre pressure or
heavily worn tyre tread has a detrimental effect on braking efficiency. Tyre pressure and tread
should be regularly checked (see section 15).
Caution:
Wet surfaces or tyres can also reduce the efficiency of the brakes.
When changing the position of the wheels the brakes have to be adjusted too.
