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Brake Lever Extension
The longer lever helps to minimise the effort needed to
set the wheel locks.
The brake lever extension is screwed to the brakes. By
raising this, it can be flipped forward (Fig. 6.05-6.06).
CAUTION !
• Mounting the wheel lock too close towards the wheel
will result in a higher effort to operate. This might
cause the brake lever extension to break!
• Leaning onto the brake lever extension while
transferring will cause the lever to break! Splashing
water from tyres might cause the wheel lock to
malfunction.
Compact wheel lock (Fig. 6.07)
Compact wheel locks are underneath the seat sling and
are operated by pulling the wheel locks towards the rear,
in the direction of the tyre. For the wheel locks to operate
correctly, they must be pulled fully against the stops.
CAUTION!
• Incorrect mounting of the wheel lock will result in a
higher effort to operate. This might cause the wheel
lock lever extension to break!
• The mounting bolts of the brake must not be loosened
and/ or re-tightened.
One Hand Wheel Locks
Your wheelchair is equipped with two sets of wheel locks,
that operate from the left or the right side. They are
applied directly against the tyres. To engage, press the
wheel-lock lever forward against the stop (Fig.6.08). To
release the wheel, pull the lever back to the original
position.
• Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread
• Tyre pressure that is too low
• Wet tyres
• Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
The wheel locks have not been designed to be used as
brakes for a moving wheelchair. The wheel locks should
therefore never be used to brake a moving wheelchair.
Always use the handrims for braking. Make sure that the
interval between the tyres and wheel locks complies with
given specifications.
To readjust, loosen screws, (1), and set the appropriate
interval, (Fig.6.09). Tighten screw (see the page on
torque).
QS5 X
Fig. 6.05
Fig. 6.08
20
Fig. 6.06
Fig. 6.07
Fig. 6.09
1
1
3 mm
3 mm
English | Rev. A
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