Mini Tilt Wheelchair
Document No: 054-01 v6
Page 12 of 28
January 2014
Mintilt (newstyle) user manual.doc
4.6 Tyres and brakes:
The tyres are made from a solid material and do not require any attention other than being
cleaned with a damp cloth when dirty.
Mini Tilt Wheelchairs supplied before 16
th
of June 2010 were fitted with a screw fixing
brake system. Wheelchairs supplied after this date are fitted with a clamp mounting brake.
Screw fixing brake (old style) instructions:
Fig 6.4.1
Check the brakes by moving both levers
(“D” see fig 4.6.1, left) forward as far as
they will go. The wheels should now be
locked. If the wheels move the brakes need
adjusting.
To adjust the brake, loosen the nut on
adjustment screw ‘E’ (see left). Rotate the
brake block and unscrew it until it is close
to, but not touching, the tyre in the
“unlocked” position. Re-tighten the locking
nut.
Always adjust both brakes at the same time
and recheck the brakes after adjusting.
Note: Do not leave the brakes ON for a
long period. If you do, a flat section may
appear on the tyre. When not using the
wheelchair i.e. overnight or during storage,
always make sure the brakes are OFF.
Clamp fixing brake (new style) instructions:
Check both brakes by moving lever “F” (see
fig 4.6.2) forwards as far as it will go. The
wheels should now be locked.
If the wheels move the brakes need
adjusting. To adjust the brake, loosen the
two screws “G” (see fig 4.6.3) one turn only,
and then slide part “H” (see fig 4.6.3)
backwards towards the wheel.
Always adjust both brakes at the same time
and recheck the brakes after adjusting.
Fig 4.6.2
F
