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MDS86845 (GPI171)
Revised (A): 09/13/2013
Adjustment of Brakes:
(There are 2 adjustments for each brake - one at the handle and one at the brake)
Adjustment
Nut
Thumbscrew
When adjusting the brakes on the rollator, keep in
mind if you adjust it too far one way or the other, the
lock will not function properly. Please test thoroughly
and tighten all parts completely prior to using rollator.
1.
At the top of the rollator, find the adjustment nut
which is located where the cable goes into the
brake handle. This part is usually silver.
• If the brake is too tight, at the handles of the
rollator, check to see if there is a gap between the
adjustment nut and thumb screw. If there is, turn
the adjustment nut counter-clockwise until it is flush
up against the thumbscrew (You may need pliers to
get started). Then rotate both together clockwise
until it is tight against the handle... this should
loosen the brake. If there is no gap and it is already
tight against the handle, no further adjustment can
be made. (Refer to Step 3 below.)
• If the brake is too loose (not locking), standing
at the handles of the rollator, turn the adjustment
nut and thumbscrew counter-clockwise (You may
need pliers to get started). The thumbscrew and
adjustment nut will push away from the handle
and this will tighten the brake. Once the brake is
adjusted properly, rotate just the adjustment nut
clockwise until snug against the handle. There
should now be a gap between the adjustment nut
and the thumbscrew.
2.
At the bottom of the rollator, find the adjustment
nut similar to the one located at the top. Hold the
brake pad against the wheel. This will take the
tension off of the cable.
• If the brake is too tight, check to see if there is a
gap between the adjustmentnut and thumb screw.
If there is, pull up on the cable,and looking at the
adjustment nut from the top, turn the adjustment
nut counter-clockwise, screwing theadjustment nut
to the thumb screw. Adjust to correcttension.
If there is no gap, no further adjustment can be
made here. (Refer to Step 3 below.)
• If the brake is too loose (not locking), pull up on the
cable, then, looking at the adjustment nut from the
top, turn the adjustment nut clockwise, screwing
the adjustment nut to the bracket. There will now be
a gap between the thumbscrew and the adjustment
nut. Adjust to correct tension.
Thumbscrew
Adjustment
Nut
Brake Shoe
