Brakes; Adjusting Brake Sensitivity; Adjusting Brake Pads - Invacare Top End Eliminator User Manual

Invacare® Top End®

9 Brakes

9.1 Adjusting Brake Sensitivity

WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Brake and/or Brake pads not operating properly
may result in injury or damage.
– Inspect the brake and brake pads for proper
operation and wear. Replace if worn or not
operating properly.
1. Loosen the hex screw that maintains the tautness of
the brake cable.
2. Squeeze both brake pads with your hand to adjust the
brake cable.
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Fig. 9-1
3. Loosely tighten the hex screw to ensure that the brake
is adjusted properly.
When the brake is engaged, the brake pads
should rest solely on the rim of the wheel. If
not, adjust the brake pads.
4. Repeat this procedure until the brake is adjusted
properly.
5. Securely tighten the hex screw that maintains the
tautness of the brake cable.

9.2 Adjusting Brake Pads

1. Loosen the hex screw A that secures the brake pad
B to the brake.
2. Position the brake pad until it is in-line with the rim
C of the front wheel D.
3. While squeezing the brake lever, tighten the hex screw
to between 8 and 9 Newton-meters to secure the brake
pad to the brake.
Fig. 9-2
60001470-A