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3.11 Locking brake
Each wheelchair is equipped with two locking
brakes. They are to be used EXCLUSIVELY to
secure the wheels in a rest position. They are
NOT designed to decelerate the wheelchair
while driving. For this purpose, please use the
handrims or, if provided, the drum brake or
attendant brake. Please be aware that
aliminuium handrims may heat quickly due to
friction.
For your own safety, always check whether the
brakes function correctly. Its function may be
restrained by too little air pressure in the tyres,
moisture, worn out profile, brake cable
adjusted too weakly, and too much distance
between the brake and the tyres.
3.11.1 Standard locking brake
First, please check the tyre air pressure of the
rear wheels (the necessary indications are
provided on the tyre cover) and inflate them if
necessary.
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loosen the screw joints on the bottom of
the locking brake (pos. 1)
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adjust brakes so the distance between
brake bolt and tyres is approx. 3 mm
(technical alternations reserved)
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tighten screws firmly
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test function with the securing support of
an assistant
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for vernier adjustments, readjust the set
screw (pos. 2)
Exchanging the brake bolt
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remove screw (pos. 3)
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insert new bolt
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retighten screw
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ATTENTION
On a ramp with 6% incline, the rear wheels
of the wheelchair with passenger must not
slip with the locking brake tightened.
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