User Manual 2012
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the brake is applied, the wheelchair should remain stationary. N.B. These parking brakes may not
retain the chair on ramps when in use with the user and should be tested for safe use.
FRONT CASTORS
The castors are secured to the castor fork (1) by an axle bolt and axle nut (9&6). If necessary,
tighten the axle bolt and axle nut using two spanners. Ensure that the castors are firmly seated in
the fork without any wobble or play, but can rotate freely.
REAR DRIVE WHEELS
For spoked wheels,check weekly that all spokes are uniformly tight and are not bent. Spin the
wheel and check that it rotates without any significant wobble. If a wheel appears loose at the
axles, tighten as follows.
