Permobil Koala, Service Manual

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Brake release cables
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Fig. 17. Brake release system.
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Brake release cables
Removal
1. Raise the seat to its highest position. To
operate the seat lift manually, see page 7.
2. Remove the battery cover and chassis cover,
see page 8.
3. Remove the brake release mechanism, it is
attached by two bolts, see fig. 16.
4. Slacken the locknut, see fig. 17:2.
5. Screw the adjusting screw fully in,
see fig. 17:1.
6. Detach the cable at the magnetic brake and
brake release mechanism.
Fitting
1. Attach the cable to the brake release
mechanism, then to the magnetic brake.
2. Adjust the length of the cable sleeve using the
adjusting screw (17:1), so that the cable is
tensioned but does not pull the release link.
3. Check the operation. Operate the brake
release mechanism to release the brake and
check that the wheel can turn.
4. Tighten the locknut (17:2).
5. Refit the brake release mechanism.
6. Refit the covers.
Brake release sensor
Removal
1. Raise the seat to its highest position. To
operate the seat lift manually, see page 7.
2. Switch off the main switch on the control panel.
3. Put the circuit breaker to the “OFF” position,
see page 23, fig. 52.
4. Remove the battery cover and chassis cover,
see page 8.
5. Remove the brake release mechanism, it is
attached by two bolts, see fig. 16. It is easier to
remove the brake release sensor with the brake
release mechanism removed.
6. Remove the brake release sensor, it is
attached by two screws, see fig. 18.
7. Disconnect the connector in the brake release
sensor cable.
Fitting
Fitting is the reverse procedure.
Fig. 16. The brake release mechanism is
attached by two bolts.
Fig. 18. The brake release sensor is attached by
two screws.