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4.12 Manual Parking Brake
This wheelchair is equipped with two manual parking brakes.
4.12.1 They are applied directly against the tires. Push the handle of the
manual brake forward to engage and pull the handle of to release.
4.12.2 Braking could be less efficient due to:
4.12.2.1 Worn tire tread.
4.12.2.2 Low tire pressure. (if equipped with pneumatic tires)
4.12.2.3 Wet tires
4.12.2.4 Improper wheel locks adjustment.
4.12.3 The manual parking brakes are not designed to be used for a moving
wheelchair.
4.12.4 Always use the handrims for braking when you are in a moving
wheelchair. Make sure that the interval between the tires and the
brakes complies with the given specifications. (See Figure 4.49)
4.12.5 To adjust the interval between the tires and the brakes, first loosen the
bolts and set the appropriate gap. Then re-tighten the bolts. (See
Figure 4.50)
Figure 4.49
Figure 4.50
CAUTION:
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After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the manual brake gap
and re-adjust if necessary.
