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Adjusting brake handle (photo 5)
Test the brake handle. Observe how the brake lever engages
the wheel. If the tension of the brake is too loose or too tight,
adjust using the following steps:
1. Loosen the brake handle adjustment nut (A) by turning
clockwise.
2. Perform one of the following:
• Loosen brake handle tension - Turn the brake handle nut (B)
clockwise.
NOTE: If the brake lever is scraping the rear wheel, the brake
handle must be loosened.
• Tighten brake handle tension - Turn the brake handle nut (B)
counterclockwise.
NOTE: If the brake lever does not respond quickly, tighten
brakes.
3. Turn the brake handle adjustment nut (A) counterclockwise
to secure in place.
4. Do one of the following:
• Acceptable tension - Repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for the opposite
side, if necessary.
• Unacceptable tension - Refer to Adjusting Cable Adjuster
see following paragraph.
B
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A
Adjusting Cable adjuster unit (photo 6)
Test the brake with the brake handle. Observe how the brake
lever engages the wheel. If the tension of the brake handle is
still too loose or too tight, adjust using the following steps:
1. Ensure brake handle is not locked.
2. Do one of the following:
• To Loosen: Brace the jam nut (C) while turning the
adjustment screw (D) clockwise.
• To Tighten: Brace the jam nut (C) while turning the
adjustment screw (D) counterclockwise.
3. Repeat with other brake.
Adjusting Wheel brake (photo 7)
1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel brake
assembly to the transport chair frame.
2. Adjust the position of wheel brake until the measurement
X between the rear wheel and the wheel brake shoe is
between 3 and 4 mm.
3. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.
4. Engage the wheel brake.
5A
D
C
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X
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