Castors; Wheels; Brakes; Manual Brakes - Invacare Action Vertic User Manual

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To prevent falls, it is essential that the button (A) and the

locking balls (C) are disengaged providing a perfect lock of the

rear wheels.

The quick release axle is a precision part, take care of shocks and

clean regularly to ensure the good mechanism operation.

2.4. Castors

The 6" front wheels are equipped with supple solid tyres.

The manual brakes (photo 16A) are designed to secure the

wheelchair during long stops. They are not intended to slow

down the wheelchair or to be used as support during a

transfer. They must be operated simultaneously.

In order to brake, push the handle (A) forward.The handle

folds back to facilitate transfers. Draw as a preliminary the

handle upwards ! Once the brakes are engaged, the wheelchair

should not move at all.

Note : brake adjustments are based upon the diameter and

type of the wheels. After repairing a flat tyre or in the event

of wear of the pneumatic or solid tyre, you may need to adjust

the brake(s). To adjust the brake(s), loosen the two screws (B)

and slide the brake assembly to obtain the following distance

value between the wheel and the brake shoe in unlocked posi-

tion (photo 16B)

Solid tyre X = 5 mm, Pneumatic tyre X = 3 mm

16A

16B

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