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SECTION 7—WHEEL BRAKES
Ad j u st i n g W h e e l B r ake T en si o n
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2.
1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the two set screws (Detail
–
A
-)
that secure the wheel
brake assembly to the wheelchair frame.
2. Measure the distance between the wheel brake shoe and the rear wheel.
3. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair frame until the measurement is 4 mm for
solid tire and for pneumatic.
4.
Securely tighten the two set screws (Detail
–
A
-).
5. Repeat STEPS 1
-
4 for the opposite wheel brake.
6. Engage the wheel brakes and push against the wheelchair to determine if the
wheel brakes engage the rear wheels enough to hold the occupied wheelchair.
7. Repeat STEPS 1
-
6 until the wheel brakes engage the rear wheels enough to hold
the occupied wheelchair.
D E T AI L “ A”
3. Align
Align the new wheel brake handle with the wheel
brake assembly.
4. Secure the new wheel brake handle with the
mounting screw and locknut.
5. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1 to 4 for
the other wheel brake.
Measure This Distance
Shoe Wheel Brake Assembly
FIGURE 7.2 Adjusting Wheel Brakes- Adjusting Wheel Brake Tension
Replacing Wheel Brake Handle
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.3.
1.
Remove the mounting screw and locknut that
secures the wheel brake handle to the wheel brake
assembly.
Handle
2. Remove the wheel brake handle
and discard.
Locknut
Mounting
Wheel
Screw
Brake Assembly
FIGURE 7.3 Replacing Wheel Brake Handle
3.