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2.2
Brakes
The parking brakes are a safety device and their efficiency must be checked daily.
The pressure brake acts directly on the tyre by means of a lever, which is why braking efficiency depends on correct tyre inflation pressure.
We recommend that you check your tyre pressure regularly to ensure that it is always correct.
The maximum safe gradient for the parking brakes to work properly is 3° (6%).
The parking brake is a safety device, and you must not use it while the wheelchair is moving as this could cause the wheelchair to overturn with possible injury to the occupant.
To check the effectiveness of the brakes, apply them as described below depending on the type of brake, and, with the person sitting in the wheelchair, try to gently push the wheelchair.
If the rear wheels do not turn or if they turn with great difficulty and still prevent unintentional movement of the wheelchair, the parking brakes are acting as required.
Check both brakes. Applying and releasing the parking brake may require more or less force depending on the type of brake chosen.
Occupants with reduced upper limb strength should use the extended lever.
Take care not to pinch/crush your fingers when applying and releasing the brakes, but also in any other situation where your hands come close to the brakes.
PULL-TO-LOCK BRAKE
To engage the brake, pull the lever backward until it locks.
To release the brake, push the lever frontward.
The brake automatically returns to its resting position.
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