Axles; Brakes; User Brake - Invacare blade+ User Manual

5.6 AXLES

The axles link the back wheels to the chassis. They
are fixed or quick releasing.
Quick release wheels
Removal: Push on the quick release button head with
your finger and pull the wheel towards the outside of
the chair. For illustration see page 12.
Assembly: Push on the quick release button head
with your finger and locate axle though the axle
bush, making sure that the axles are secured (no axial
movement).
Fixed wheels
No adjusment is required, however, check on a weekly
basis that the axle / nut are secure.
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5.7 BRAKES

5.7.1 User brake

The manual brakes are used to immobilise the wheel-
chair in a stationary position. They are not intended for
slowing down and should not be used when the whe-
elchair is moving. They should be applied together.
Use: The brakes are operated by moving the brake
handle (A) towards the front of the wheelchair. When
the brakes are applied, the wheelchair should resist
movement.
Adjustment: It may be necessary to adjust the brakes
after repairing a puncture or because of wear on the
pneumatic or solid tyre. Slacken clamp screws and
adjust the brake assembly to achieve adequate braking.
Tighten the clamp screws firmly after adjustment.
NB: The brakes are fitted in pairs to the wheelchair.
When adjusting or removing, remember that there
is one brake for the right hand side and another for
the left hand side.
Brake extension
The brakes may be equipped with a handle extension
to assist attendants/user who have insufficient strength
or difficulty in reaching the standard brake handles.
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