Frame Extension; Brake - Invacare Rea Bellis Manual

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B
Tools: 5 mm Allen key
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C
B
Tools: 5 mm Allen key
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FRAME EXTENSION

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1. In order to create a more stable wheelchair and
to improve the propelling characteristics when
you have a great deal of weight on the castors,
the Rea Bellis has a built-in frame extension.The
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frame can be lengthened by 10 cm by loosening
the three screws (A).
Screw (B) must not be totally unscrewed.
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Loosen by a few turns only and then adjust
the brake.

BRAKE

1. To obtain the correct braking effect, the brake pin
(B) is to press into the tyre when you apply the
brake.The brake may therefore need to be adjus-
ted. Loosen the screw (A) and move the brake
attachment to the required position. Retighten the
screw.There is to be a distance of 15 mm between
pin (B) and tyre (C).
Incorrect setting or use of the brake
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reduces
2. This type of brake is to be used when the wheel-
chair is stationary and is not intended to be usde
for reducing the speed.
To apply the brake of the wheelchair, move the
lever forwards.To release the brake,move the lever
backwards (towards you).
Take care not to trap your fingers between the
brake pin and tyre.
NB! Brake lever extenders must not be
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fitted onto the Rea
the brake effect.
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BELLIS