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YOUNGSTER 3
Brakes
Drum Brakes (Fig. 4.4)
Drum brakes permit safe and convenient braking for
an attendant. They can also be set with the aid of a
locking lever (1) to prevent rolling. This lever must snap
audibly into place. Performance of the drum brakes is
not dependent on the air pressure inside the tires. Your
wheelchair cannot be moved when the drum brakes are
set.
CAUTION!
Drum brakes should only be adjusted by authorized
dealers.
Safari wheel lock (Fig. 4.5)
Safari wheel lock (Wheel lock integrated into Side guard):
The Safari wheel lock are operated by pushing the lever
forwards (away from the patient's body).
To release the brakes, pull the lever back towards the
body (Fig.4.5).
Footplates (Fig. 4.6)
There are two types of footplates: platform and divided.
They can be flipped up to facilitate getting in and get ting
out of your wheelchair.
Lower Leg Length
By removing the setscrews (1), the footrest can be
adjusted to fit any lower leg length. Remove set screws,
set tubing with footrest in the desired position, and
reinsert and tighten the setscrews (see the page on
torque). Make sure that the compo site plastic pad is
in the proper position under the setscrew. A minimum
interval of 2.5 centimeters from the ground should always
be maintained.
Footplates
Lightweight footrest (Fig. 4.7)
The footboard angle can be adjusted by loosening the
screws (2). Side protection panels can be fitted to the
footboard using the mounting holes (3) These prevent
the feet slipping off accidentally, (Fig.4.8). Make sure that
after any adjustment work, all screws are tightened cor
-
rectly (see the page on torque).
Width adjustment
To adjust the width of the footboard open the screw (2).
Then you can slide in and out the tubes in the holder to
adjust the width of the footboard (Fig.4.7).
Please make sure that the screws are tightened with the
correct torque .
Fig. 4.4
1
Fig. 4.5
Fig. 4.6
1
Fig. 4.7
2
2
3
3
Attendant wheel lock
The attendant wheel lock combines the Safari wheel
lock with an additional wheel lock handle operated by an
attendant person.
The handle (leaver) is mounted at the push handle (Fig.
4.4) and locks the Safari wheel lock if required.