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1. Loosen the brake handle adjustment nut by turning clockwise.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
• Loosen brake handle tension - Turn the brake handle nut 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 counterclockwise.
NOTE
: If the brake lever does not respond quickly, tighten brakes
.
3. Turn the brake handle adjustment nut counterclockwise to secure in place.
4. Do one (1) of the following:
• Acceptable tension - Repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for the opposite side, if necessary.
• Unacceptable tension - Refer to
Adjusting Cable Adjuster
.
Adjusting Cable Adjuster Unit
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. To loosen: Brace the jam nut while turning the adjustment screw clockwise.
3. To tighten: Brace the jam nut while turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise.
4. Repeat with other brake.
Adjusting Wheel Lock
1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair
frame.
2. Adjust the position of wheel lock until the measurement between the rear wheel and
the wheel lock shoe is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.
3. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.
4. Engage the wheel lock, push against the wheelchair and determine if the wheel lock
engages the wheel lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.
5. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock holds the wheelchair.
6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite wheel lock.
