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Manual Brakes
(Photograph 9)
The manual brakes are designed to secure the wheelchair when
stationary. They are not intended to slow down the wheelchair
or to be used as support during a transfer. They must be
operated simultaneously.
In order to engage the brake, push the handle (A) forward. The
handle folds back to facilitate transfers. Draw as a preliminary
the handle upwards! Once the brakes are engaged, the
wheelchair should not move at all.
Note: The brakes are fitted in pairs to the wheelchair. When
adjusting or removing, remember that there is one brake for
the right hand side and another for the left hand side.
Brake adjustments are based upon the diameter and type of the
wheels. In the event of wear of the solid tyre, you may need to
adjust the brake(s). To adjust the brake(s), loosen the two
screws (B) and slide the brake assembly to obtain the following
value between the wheel and the brake shoe in unlocked
position.
Please make sure this adjustment is always done as describe
whatever the chair configuration is.
Solid tyre X = 6 mm
Firmly tighten the screws (B) after adjustment.
Keep your fingers away from movable parts to prevent injuries!
Note: It may be necessary to use one or two tyre removal tools (not supplied).
WARNING
Applicable only to chairs fitted with 24" wheels. These chairs are assembled with the wheels set in the
rearward position. It is important that the chairs are not re-configured with the wheels set in the "forward"
position; this would allow the footrest hangers to disengage the brake levers when swung away from their
locked position, causing the chair to become unstable.
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