Components and their function
K-Junior
12
4.2
Parking brakes
The parking brakes are used to immobilise the wheelchair
when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away.
WARNING! Risk of overturning if you brake
sharply
If you apply the parking brakes while you are
moving, the direction of movement can become
uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop
suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you
falling out.
- - Never apply the parking brakes while you are
moving.
WARNING! Risk of overturning
The parking brakes will not operate correctly unless
there is sufficient air in the tyres.
(
Section 3 –
Tyre pressure
)
Standard brake
To apply the brake, push the brake lever forwards as far as
possible.
To release the brake, pull the brake lever backwards.
Performance brake
To apply the brake, push the brake lever forwards as far as
possible.
To release the brake, pull the brake lever backwards.