Vermeiren 708 delight, Instruction Manual

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06/2008
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PARKING BRAKES
As part of the standard range each driving wheel of your wheelchair is equipped with a parking brake.
They must be adjusted according to the tyres used.
 Parking brake / pneumatic tyres
When pneumatic tyres are used, the parking brake can only function when the tyres are inflated hard
enough (see the Section "Technical details").
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Note that the tyre pressure should always correspond to the values given in the Chapter
"Technical details", otherwise the action of the parking brakes would be reduced or even be
zero.
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Note that the parking brakes are not supposed to be used for braking while driving. Their real
function is to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away when it is parked. If the parking brakes
are activated while traveling, it might cause injury and/or damage.
If the brakes lose their function through wear and tear and/or the covers and hoses have been
damaged, we advise you to consult your specialist dealer who has the tools and the knowledge to
repair / replace the defective parts.
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Unsuitable tools or improper handling might cause damage and/or loss of function.
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Brake adjustments undertaken by unauthorised persons are done at your own risk. Then the
manufacturer does not accept any liability.
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Rather let your specialist dealer adjust the parking brakes; he is trained on our products and
will comply with all relevant prescribed safety measures.
 Parking brake / Solid rubber tyre
In the case of solid rubber tyres the parking brake can only function if the distance between the brake
pad and the surface of the tyre is such that the wheels cannot move when the brake is engaged. The
brakes can be adjusted by using suitable tools (see "parking brake / pneumatic tyres"). For reasons of
safety we advise you to let your specialist dealer undertake this job.
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Note that the parking brakes are not supposed to be used for braking while driving. Their sole
purpose is as a parking brake, to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away. If the parking
brakes are activated while traveling, it might cause injury and/or damage.
If you are not satisfied with the braking behaviour of your wheelchair, consult your specialist dealer
immediately; he will then adjust the brakes properly.
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If water, oil, or other kinds of dirt have soiled the wheels of the wheelchair (whether pneumatic
or solid rubber), then the braking action of the parking brakes could be impaired. Check the
condition of the wheels every time before using the wheelchair.
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If the brakes lose their effectiveness because of wear and tear and/or damage to the
tyres/inner tubes, kindly consult your specialist dealer, since special machines are required for
changing the "PU" tyres. The end-user is not able to change the "PU" tyres.
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