Brake Adjustment - progeo JOKER ENERGY User Manual

The backrest inclination affects the wheelchair
point of balance. With an
wheelchair will tip over more easily. When used in
this position we recommend that an appropriate
anti-tip system is fitted (see chapter 7.3 "Anti-tip
wheels").
Always check the stability of the wheelchair in the
presence of an assistant.

6.6 Brake adjustment

The parking brake is a very important piece of equipment that
requires careful adjustment to ensure it functions correctly.
The JOKER ENERGY wheelchair has been designed so that the
braking system is as simple as possible.
The brake position depends on the rear wheel position (see chapter
6.4 "Rear wheel adjustment")
Make sure that the bolts are securely tightened.
Check the correct functioning of the brakes by
conducting specific brake tests.
Check that all parts are secure by pushing hard on the
brake lever (while braking). If the brake support or the
rod should move or slip during this test, check that the
screws are tightened fully.
The correct functioning of the brake also depends on
the correct rear tyre pressure(see chapter 2.6
pressure").
open angle, the
(fig 45)
The parking brakes are designed to keep the
wheelchair in position when stationary. For safety
reasons we do not recommend using the parking
brakes for braking while the wheelchair is in
motion.
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To adjust the brake:
Loosen the bolts "A" and "B" and their respective nuts "A
and "B " (5 mm Allen key)
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Then set the braking bar "P" so that the distance "D" is about
0,5cm (0,6 cm with anti puncture tyres), see figure 45.
"Tyre
Once the correct adjustment is reached, tighten the bolts "A"
and "B"
Follow the same procedure for the other side.
Fig.45
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