Instructions for use Jump alpha
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2019-08-16
3.7
Handling brake
(1)
(2a)
(2b)
Check that the brakes are in good working order before moving! Immediately contact
your dealer if the braking effect deteriorates.
Possible impairments or malfunctions may be caused by:
• contaminated or incorrectly adjusted brakes,
• defective cable controls,
• too large a distance between brake pressure bolt and tyres,
•
insufficient tyre inflation pressure (information on the tyre casing),
• wetness, snow, mud etc..,
• worn treads,
• worn or contaminated brake pressure bolts.
The wheelchair cannot be used until the brakes have had any malfunctions rectified.
Always check that the brakes are locked securely and in working order on downhill
gradients.
3.7.2 Wheel lock
3.7.1 General information regarding brakes
The knee lever and cable control brakes are wheel locks and are
not
suitable for slowing
down when moving.
Locking the wheel with the knee lever brake:
