Brakes
1. Remedial measures to improve brake function:
If braking effect is inadequate, the brake shoes can be switched; alternatively, a strip of anti-slip tape
can be applied to the brake shoe to improve brake function.
Anti-slip is available in two thicknesses: 0.9mm and 1.5mm.
Name of spare part: Brake shoe anti-slip 0.9 mm, Art. No.: 7328
Name of spare part: Brake shoe anti-slip 1.5mm, Art. No.: 7329
Unit: 10 pcs.
Application of anti-slip tape
Note! The ladder should be removed first.
- Unscrew the brake shoe, or remove the wheel to access the
brake shoe surface, and then apply the anti-slip tape to the brake
shoe.
- Check brake function by ensuring that the brake shoe pressure
is adequate when the brake is applied, and that the wheel moves
freely when the brake is released. If the brake shoe is not tight-
ened sufficiently, it may fall down and lock the wheel.
2 To prevent brake pedal from tipping automatically to braking position:
If the brake pedal fails to remain in the raised position, even when the carriage bolt is adjusted, the plastic washer can be
replaced with a steel washer and a Teflon washer to increase tension on the brake pedal. These are placed between the
brake yoke and the chassis. If the washers are replaced, a longer carriage bolt must also be used. (See order of assembly of
parts, below.)
Name of spare part: Carriage bolt/washers, Art. No. 7334
Assembly of washers and carriage bolt
Note! The ladder should be removed first.
Remove the carriage bolt from the brake pedal and replace it with the longer carriage bolt; place the washers between the
brake yoke and the chassis. Ensure that the Teflon side is against the steel washer. The steel washer must be turned so that
the round side is against the Teflon washer. Insert the plastic bushing between the pedal’s yoke and the chassis. Insert the
carriage bolt from the outside. Tighten the locking nut, together with the accompanying steel washer, sufficiently to allow
the right degree of tension on the pedal when the brake is applied and released.
Order of assembly for parts
(marked area)
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