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be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you
are transferring onto. When transferring to and from the wheelchair, ALWAYS
ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS. If the wheelchair is equipped with hand brakes,
ALWAYS LOCK BOTH HAND BRAKES before transferring to and from the
wheelchair.
Locking/Unlocking/Using Hand Brakes
NOTE
: These procedures are applicable only to the Bariatric Transport and the
Lightweight Transport
.
Locking Hand Brake
1. Push down on the bottom portion of the brake handle until an audible click
is heard.
2. Refer to Unlocking Hand Brake.
Unlocking Hand Brake
1. Pull up on the top portion of the brake handle to release.
2. Release the brake handle.
Using Hand Brake
1. Pull UP on the top portion of the brake handles toward the push handles.
2. Do one (1) of the following:
• Remain stationary - Hold the brake handle up.
• Continue mobility - Release the brake handle.
Adjusting Hand Brakes
NOTE
: This procedure is applicable only to the Bariatric Transport and the Lightweight
Transport.
NOTE
: Counterclockwise/clockwise directions are determined by standing behind the
transport (user’s position).
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:
