Anatomical Backrest (Optional); Adjust The Brakes; Length Of The Footrests - Vermeiren 708D User Manual

3.4 Anatomical backrest (OPTIONAL)

CAUTION
Check that the backrest is secure before use.
Avoid getting your fingers caught during the assembly process.
To use the anatomical backrest, proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the flexible backrest.
2. Loosely screw on the brackets for the backrest.
3. Insert the backrest into the brackets from above.
4. Tighten the screws holding the brackets for the backrest.
5. Insert and tighten the safety screws for the backrest.

3.5 Adjust the brakes

CAUTION
Adjust the brakes according following rules:
1. Install the wheels according § 2.2.
2. Disconnect the brakes by pulling lever  backwards.
3. Loosen the self-locking nut  so the brake mechanism can
slide over the frame tube .
4. Pull the brake mechanism over the tube  to the desired
position. (the adjustments range is determined by the groove
on the brake montage plate)
5. Retighten the self-locking nut .
6. Check the working of the brakes.
7. If necessary repeat the steps above until the brakes are
adjusted well.

3.6 Length of the footrests

CAUTION
Risk of injury
Risk of injury – Brakes may only be adjusted by your specialist dealer.
Risk of damage – Avoid that the footplates make any contact with the
ground. Keep a minimum distance from 60 mm above the ground.
1. Remove the Allen screw  on the lower end of the
upper part of the footrests.
2. Adjust the length of the footrest to a comfortable
length by moving the hexagonal inner tube out or in.
3. Tighten the Allen screw  properly.
The minimum length is when the footrest tube changes
from hexagonal in round. The maximum length is until
the mark in the tube (a straight line).
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