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36
36
3.3.6.5 Locking the brake
To secure the wheelchair against unin-
tentional movement, both lateral brake
levers should be pushed forward until
they reach their limit stops (Fig. 36).
3.3.6.6 Releasing the brake
To release the brake, both brake levers
should be pulled backwards until they
reach their limit stops (Fig. 37).
3.3.6.7 Changing or replacing
driving wheels
After a change of driving wheels, checks
should be made to ensure that the
brakes are functioning correctly. The
brakes should then be reset if necessary
Driving wheels with PU tyres require a
special toggle joint brake.
When changing to a wheel with PU tyres,
or from PU tyres to another type of tyre,
the toggle joint brakes must be changed
at the same time.
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Do not lean on the lateral brake lever
(Fig. 34/
➀
).
!
Warning:
The braking effect is dependent on:
– the condition of the tyres,
– the condition and fixing of the
brakes,
– the brake lever setting,
– the quality of the road surface.
3.3.6.2 Toggle joint brake
Activation of the toggle joint brake causes
a brake bolt to press on the tyre (Fig.
35).
3.3.6.3 Drum brake
Activation of the drum brake causes
brake pads to press against the wheel
hub from the inside.
3.3.6.4 Service brake function
For measured braking, the lateral brake
levers of the toggle joint brakes (Fig. 34/
➀
) should be pushed forward slightly
and equally.
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