Bral<es
Brake
Adjustment
Colours wheelchairs
are
available
with two
different
styles of
brakes. The basic
adjustment is the same for both
styles.
The
brake
position
depends
on the location of your rear
axle,
there-
fore it is important that you adjust your
brakes
after you have
determined
the rear axle position.
Every time
the
rear wheels are moved
to a different
position, you need
to
adjust your
brakes.
This
is
how
you adjust your brakes:
1.
Loosen
the
screws
that secure the
brake clamp
to
the
frame
tube.
2.
When
the clamp
moves freely
on the tube,
slide
the brake
forward
(to
loosen
the
brakes)
or
backward
(to tighten
the
brakes)
.
3.
When
the
brake
is
fully
engaged it should
compress
the
tire
approximately
5-7 millimeters.
The brakes
need to be adjusted
periodically depending on
tire
wear
and the type of tire installed.
Keep
in
mind
that
correct
tire
pressure
is
necessary
in
order
for your
brakes
to
work
properly
.
A Great Convenience
Quicl<
Releases
All
Colours wheelchairs
are
equipped
with
quick release axles
for both front
and
rear
wheels.
Removal
of the
rear wheels
and casters are
accomplished
with the
pus
h
of a
button,
w
hich
adds to the
flexibility
and
convenience
of the product.
Some
people use
different
wheel
styles
depending
on the
application,
and in these cases it is quick and
easy to
change from
one set of
wheels
to the other,
including
casters.
To remove
or adjust the
wheels
a
nd
casters:
1.Push the
quick
release button.
2.While holding
the
quick
release button in,
pull
the axle out of
t
h
e
axle re-
ceiver.
3.Using
a
wrench,
use
half
turns to adjust the bolt on the axle plate to the de-
sired
setting.
4.Tighten the bolt and
reinstall
the wheel.
To
install the
wheels
and casters:
1.
Hold
the
quick
release button in as you
guide
the
axle
into the axle receiver.
2.
Make
sure the
quick
release button pops
back
out to its
locked
position.
Make sure
the
quick release
button
pops back
out
in
its
locked position
every
time you install
a
wheel or caster. Failing
to
do
so
may cause
the
wheel
or
caster
to
come
off
during
the
use
of the
chair. Inspect
the
axle after
in-
stalling
the
wheel
to
verify
that the
release pins
at the
end
of the
axle
are
ou
t
and
that the
axle is locked
into place.
9 O W
NER 'S MA NU
A
L
THE
QUICK
RE-
LEASE
B
UTTON
Standard
on
your Colours
is a
new
large quick
release button for the rear
wheels
.
This
new
design
feature helps
keep
the hub clean and
it's easier to push.
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