Chassis; Friction Brakes; Shock Absorber - Permobil F5 Corpus Service Manual

F5 Corpus
5.2

Chassis

5.2.1

Friction brakes

For this task the following tools are necessary:
• 1 Spanner 13 mm.
NOTICE
Use the correct tools and spare parts
Do not use a pneumatic impact wrench.
Do not use other types of screws or washers.
Do not use any other type of thread lock.
This adjustment does not apply if the wheelchair is equipped with the
new revision of the friction brake.
1. Remove the cover (1) on the link arm.
2. Adjust the friction brakes by tightening or loosening the lock nut
(2).
3. Drive the chair. If any of the casters flutter, tighten the caster's lock
nut ¼ turn. If any casters have difficulty turning, loosen the lock nut
¼ turn. Drive the chair again. Adjust the lock nut until the casters
behave as desired.
4. Fit the cover (1) on top of the link arm.
5.2.2

Shock absorber

For this task the following tools are necessary:
• 1 Shock absorber adjustment tool
Adjustments - Chassis
Figure 552. This friction brake is not adjustable.
Figure 553. Friction brake.
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