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11.
Brakes
The brakes lock the rear wheels to secure the
LEVO LAE
against unintended
movement.
By pushing both brake levers forwards you should be able to lock the brakes
immediately.
The efficiency of the brakes is dependent on tyre pressure and profile, which should
be checked regularly.
Caution:
Wet tyres or surfaces also have a detrimental effect on brake efficiency.
Be sure to re-adjust the brakes when altering the position of the wheel axle.
11.1.
Brake adjustment
The wheelchair should be unoccupied when dismantling the brakes. Secure the
wheelchair in such a way as to prevent it moving when the brakes are removed.
Release the brake as much as possible.
Release the cylinder screw on the brake itself (see figure on the left).
Adjust the position of the brake and leave a gap of approx. 10 - 15mm between the
brake shaft and the tyre, then tighten the cylinder screw (see figure on the right).
Test if the brakes function correctly afterwards.
If you want to increase the brake force, position the brake shaft closer to the tyre, if
otherwise leave a larger gap between the brake shoe and the tyre.
