Wheel Locks; Using The Wheel Locks; Activating And Deactivating The Drum Brake - Otto Bock Bravo Racer Instructions For Use Manual

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7.12 Wheel locks

The wheel locks secure the parked wheelchair against rolling away.
Different wheel lock types may be installed depending on the order.

7.12.1 Using the wheel locks

CAUTION
Improper use of the wheel lock
Falling due to abrupt braking, rolling away of the wheelchair, crushing of hands
► Do not use the wheel lock as a driving brake.
► Always engage the wheel lock on both sides.
► Apply the wheel lock to prevent the wheelchair from moving when it is parked on uneven ground or during
transfers (e.g. into a car).
► Do not reach between the rear wheel and the wheel lock when driving the wheelchair.
► Make sure that the distance between the wheel lock bolt and tyre cover in the released state is approx. 3 mm.
► Please contact the qualified personnel who adjusted your product for readjustment of the wheel lock.
Activating/deactivating the knee lever wheel lock
1) Push the handle of the wheel lock forward.
→ The wheel lock bolt secures the wheel.
2) Pull the handle of the wheel lock up.
→ The wheel lock bolt releases the wheel.
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7.12.2 Activating and deactivating the drum brake

The drum brakes allow the attendant to slow the wheelchair easily and safely by activating the wheel lock lever on
the push handles.
When the wheel lock lever is activated, the brake pads press against the brake drum.
The drive wheels can still be removed via the quick-release axles when the wheel lock lever is released.
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