R Healthcare
Modular
User Guide
Page
9
August 2013 Revision E
www.rhealthcare.co.uk
1.4
Brakes
BRAKES should exert sufficient
pressure on the tyres to hold the
wheelchair on a 10 degree
slope.
Correct tyre pressure is
important for correct brake
operation
Braking position is adjusted by
sliding it the along the brake
mounting tube, and clamping to
the frame where required
The brake may be mounted
above or below the mounting
tube, above on the Occupant
Controlled versions to provide
optimum handle position.
Attendant Controlled versions will usually
have them fitted below.
Attendant hub controlled brakes can be
fitted to chairs to assist safe operation,
when the weight of the occupant is height
compared to the strength of the attendant
or where the environment is hilly.
IF IN DOUBT ABOUT BRAKE SETTINGS CONTACT THE APPROVED DISTRIBUTOR