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Model:
Netti 4U
CE
Language:
English
Version:
2017-06
Drum brake
if the wheelchair is mounted with 12” or
16” main wheels, these will be equipped with
drum brakes. 22” and 24” can also have drum
brakes.
If the brake does not brake properly:
to adjust the wire on one or both sides,
adjust the foot screw 2-4 rounds out. then
recheck the brakes.
If the wire is too loose:
adjust the foot screw all the way in. tighten
the wire by loosening the wire clamp before
pulling the wire further through it. tighten
the wire clamp, and adjust the foot screw out
again.
1 pc 10 mm open-end spanner.
to ensure the correct functions of
the wire, these must never be taut.
oPErATING AND APPlyING THE brAkE
the wheelbase with drum brake is fitted
with hand operated hub brakes to allow
regulation of speed on hills and whilst
travelling along.
these are
located on the
push bow.
•
to apply the brakes, pull the brake levers
evenly and smoothly towards the handle
and bring the wheelbase to a stop.
•
for locking the brake in parking position,
press the lever (1) against the push bow
and push the lever (2) away from you
wedging the park brake lever. make sure
both parking brakes are locked.
•
the brake will be released when you press
the lever (1) against the push bow again.
it is locked with a spring and this will in
this way be released.
Never leave the user alone in the
wheelchair without activating the
brake.
