Steris Hausted MBC - Braking and Steering Operations; Applying and Releasing Brakes; Applying and Releasing Steer Lock

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Operating Instructions Operator Manual 066984
3.1 Braking And
Steering Operation
3.1.1 Applying The Brakes
The four wheel central braking system is activated by depressing the RED
pedal, (to approximately 45° at any corner of the unit. This locks all four of the
caster wheels from rotating and swivelling. (See Figure 3-3.)
From the head end of the unit depress the GREEN pedal downward, (to
approximately 45°), and push the unit forward. One caster wheel at the opposite
end will lock into a non-swivelling position that enables straight tracking and
swivelling by the attendant. (See Figure 3-4.)
3.1.2 Releasing The Brake
Depress the GREEN pedal at any corner of the unit to a horizontal position. All
four of the caster wheels should roll and swivel freely. (See Figure 3-3.)
NOTE: Always apply the brakes when the unit is not in use.
3.1.3 Applying The Steer
Lock
3.1.4 Releasing The Steer
Lock
Depress the RED pedal to a horizontal position. All four caster wheels should
swivel and roll freely. (See Figure 3-4.)
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4