Changing The Brake Release Wires - Permobil Chairman Basic Service Manual

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Changing the brake release wires

The upper wire controls the left brake unit and the
lower wire controls the right brake unit.
Removal
1. Raise the seat lift to its highest position (use
the crank provided for chairs without a seat
lift).
2. Remove the cover. Move the brake release
lever forwards to its front position to facilitate
removal.
3. Loosen the locking nut (1).
4. Screw the adjusting screw (2) all the way in.
5. Loosen the wire at the magnetic brake and
at the brake release mechanism.
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Brake release mechanism
Changing the brake release wires
Fitting
1. Fit the wire first at the magnetic brake and
then at the release lever.
2. Adjust the length of the wire sleeve using
the adjusting screw (2) so that the wire is
tensioned but does not pull on the release
clamp.
3. Check that the brake works. Release the
brake with the release lever and check that
the wheel can turn.
4. Refit the cover.
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