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FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING/REPLACING HAND CALIPER
BRAKE PADS
Allen
Screw
Hand Caliper
Brake Cable
Allen Screw
Washer
REPLACING
Hand Caliper Brake Pad
BRAKES
PROCEDURE 6
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This Procedure includes the following:
Adjusting Hand Caliper Brake Sensitivity
Adjusting/Replacing Hand Caliper Brake Pads
FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING HAND CALIPER
BRAKE SENSITIVITY
Tire
Rim
Allen
Screw
Hand Caliper
Brake Pad
ADJUSTING
Arrow
ADJUSTING/REPLACING HAND
CALIPER BRAKE PADS (FIGURE 2)
WARNING
Before using the racing chair, inspect the hand
caliper brake and hand caliper brake pads for
proper operation and wear. Replace if worn.
Adjusting Hand Caliper Brake Pads
1. Loosen the allen screw that secures the hand caliper
brake pad to the hand caliper brake.
2. Position the hand caliper brake pad until it is in-line
with the rim of the front wheel.
3. Securely tighten the allen screw that secures the hand
caliper brake pad to the hand caliper brake.
4. Repeat the above steps for the opposite side.
5. Adjust hand caliper brake. Refer to ADJUSTING
HAND CALIPER BRAKE SENSITIVITY in this pro-
cedure of the manual.
Replacing Hand Caliper Brake Pads
NOTE: Invacare Top End recommends replacing BOTH
hand caliper brake pads at the same time to achieve the
best hand caliper brake performance possible.
1. Remove the front wheel. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOV-
ING FRONT WHEEL in PROCEDURE 4 of this manual.
2. Remove allen screw and washer that secure the ex-
isting hand caliper brake pad to the hand caliper brake.
3. Install the NEW hand caliper brake pad with the ar-
row pointing towards the front of the racing chair
with the existing hardware.
NOTE: The arrow pointing towards the front of the racing
chair determines the right and left hand caliper brake pad.
4. Repeat above steps for opposite brake pad.
5. Reinstall the front wheel onto the racing chair. Refer
to INSTALLING/REMOVING FRONT WHEEL in
PROCEDURE 4 of this manual.
6. Adjust the hand caliper brake pads. Refer to ADJUST-
ING HAND CALIPER BRAKE PADS in this proce-
dure of the manual.
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE
use, make sure all attachment hardware is tightened
securely - otherwise, injury or damage may result.
Replacement of the hand caliper brake MUST
be performed by a qualified technician.
ADJUSTING HAND CALIPER BRAKE
SENSITIVITY (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
Before using the racing chair, inspect the hand cali-
per brake and hand caliper brake pads for proper
operation and wear. Replace if worn.
Adjusting Hand Caliper Brake Sensitivity
1. Loosen the allen screw that maintains the tautness of
the hand caliper brake cable.
2. Squeeze both hand caliper brake pads with your hand
to adjust the hand caliper brake cable.
3. Loosely tighten the allen screw to ensure that the hand
caliper brakes are adjusted properly.
NOTE: When the hand caliper brake is engaged, the
hand caliper brake pads should rest solely on the rim of
the wheel. If not, adjust the hand caliper brake pads.
Refer to ADJUSTING HAND CALIPER BRAKE PADS
in this procedure of the manual.
4. Repeat the above steps until the hand caliper brakes
are adjusted properly.
5. Securely tighten the allen screw that maintains the taut-
ness of the hand caliper brake cable.
