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1
2
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BRAKE
By locking the brakes with the brake
lever (1), the wheelchair is secured
against rolling away unintentionally
(parking brake).
Depending on the version, the wheel-
chair can be equipped with pressure
brakes (2) or with drum brakes (3).
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Note:
Therefore observe the
Mainte-
nance schedule
on page 18 as
well as safety and general han-
dling instructions <
Mechanical
and muscle powered wheelchairs
>
chapters <
General safety informa-
tion
> and <
Brakes
>.
!
Attention:
Arrange an immediate repair of
the brakes by your specialist work-
shop if the braking performance
reduces.
Pressure brake - user
Locking the brakes
To secure the wheelchair against
any unintentional rolling, press both
brake levers down all the way (4).
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Note:
It should not be possible to push
the wheelchair forward when both
brakes are locked.
Releasing the brakes
Pull both brake levers completely up-
ward (1).
Operating brake
The wheelchair is braked down with
help of the handrims.
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Note:
If needed use suitable gloves in order
to brake down the wheelchair.
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