Castors; Brakes - Invacare Blade+ User Manual

- Fixed wheels
No adjusment
check on a weekly basis that the axle /
nut are secure.

10 - Castors

Front wheels
- The front wheels have a diameter of 125mm.
Available in solid puncture-proof tyres only.
No adjustment is necessary for the front
wheels.
Forks
Photograph 8
- The fork connects the chassis and the wheel.
- Adjustment: The forks do not require
adjustment. Check that the fork rotates freely.
11 - Manual brakes
Photograph 9

Brakes

- The manual brakes are used to immobilise
the wheelchair in a stationary position. They
are not intended for slowing down and
should not be used when the wheelchair is
moving. They should be applied together.
- Use: The brakes are operated by moving the
brake handle (A) towards the front of the wheelchair. When the
brakes are applied, the wheelchair should resist movement.
- Adjustment: It may be necessary to adjust the brakes after repairing
a puncture or because of wear on the pneumatic or solid tyre.
Slacken clamp screws and adjust the brake assembly to achieve
adequate braking. Tighten the clamp screws firmly after adjustment.
NB: The brakes are fitted in pairs to the wheelchair. When adjusting or
is required, however,
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A
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