SUMED PHONIX, Руководство пользователя

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Owner’s Manual
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Ensure that the wheels run freely with
no brake applied and are locked when
the brake is applied
Note this must be checked after any
adjustment of seat height, seat tilt or
width, repositioning of rear wheels or
replacement of tyres
3.2 Setting the parking brake
Ensure that the parking brake is in the OFF position.
Loosen the two cap head screws located on the parking
brake lever mounting bar (see fig. 16). You can slide the
entire brake assembly forward and backwards along the
frame. Adjust the position until the brake block is a
distance of approx 13mm from the tyre. Once set,
retighten the two cap head screws.
3.3 Operating the drum brake
There are two positions in which the brakes can be locked.
The first position applies a light braking force and in the
second position the brakes are fully applied. The carer/
attendant can operate the drum brakes by pulling lightly
upwards on the rear brake handles (see fig. 17).
A light braking force can be continuously applied (when on
slopes or uneven surfaces to control walking speed) by
pulling the brake levers lightly and pressing the locking
mechanism in the first position. To release the locking
mechanism simply pull the brake levers upwards (the
locking mechanism is automatically released).
To stop the wheelchair fully, pull firmly upwards on the brake
levers and at the same time press the locking mechanism.
This will set the brakes in the second position and the
wheelchair brakes will be fully locked.
3.4 Adjusting the drum brake
Where drum brakes are fitted (for use by a carer/helper), it is
important to ensure that they are functioning correctly.
Problems can occur due to worn brake shoes, or other
damage to the brake mechanism. The drum brakes can be
adjusted by simply unscrewing the locking screw (B) and
adjusting the cable tensioning (see fig. 18).