Orthofab Tango - Parking Brakes; TO APPLY and DISENGAGE the PARKING BRAKE the PUSHING Type; Retractable Handles

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5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.7 PARKING BRAKES

5.7.1 TO APPLY AND DISENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE the PUSHING type

NOTE : With the PULLING brake type, invert the lever action.

Figure 49-A : Brake disengage.

Figure 49-B : Brake apply.

a) To apply the brake, exert a pressure on the handle towards front (see; figure 49-B) ;

b) To disengage the brake, pull the handle towards you (see; figure 49-A).

NOTE : If the tire pressure is inadequate, the effectiveness of the brake is uncertain.

5.7.2 RETRACTABLE HANDLES

NOTE : In order to facilitate accessibility, the brake can be equipped with a retractable extension.

a) To use this extension, pull on the handle upwards (see; figure 50-A) ;

b) Push back to retract (see; figure 50-B).

Figure 50-A : Retractable handle in extension. Figure 50-B : Retracted.