Parking Brakes - Invacare XLT User Manual

The following XLT models are available:
XLT Active (75° knee angle)
The XLT Active front is designed to hold your feet and lower parts of
your leg steady. The footrest tube is standard.
XLT Dynamic (90° knee angle)
The XLT Dynamic is designed to hold your feet steady. The total
length of the wheelchair is very compact. The footbow is standard.
XLT Swing (80°, 90° and angle adjustable legrests)
The XLT Swing is designed with a front offering more space for
the feet and lower parts of the legs. The standard delivery includes
collapsible footrests.
XLT Max (75° knee angle)
The XLT Max is designed for larger users and has a user weight
capacity of 180 kg.
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3.2 Parking brakes

The parking brakes are used to immobilise the wheelchair when it is
stationary to prevent it from rolling away.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning if you brake sharply
If you apply the parking brakes while you are moving, the
direction of movement can become uncontrollable and
the wheelchair may stop suddenly, which can lead to a
collision or to you falling out.
– Never apply the parking brakes while you are moving.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
The parking brakes will not operate correctly unless
there is sufficient air in the tires.
– Ensure the correct tire pressure, 3.10 Tires, page 12.
Standard brake
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1. To apply the brake, push the brake lever forwards as far as
possible.
2. To release the brake, pull the brake lever backwards.
The lever of the standard brake can be folded back to
facilitate transfers. To do so, pull up the lever and fold it
backwards.
Performance brake
1. To apply the brake, push the brake lever forwards as far as
possible.
2. To release the brake, pull the brake lever backwards.
Active brake
Components and their functions
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