Castors; Manual Brakes - Invacare Duo Range User Manual

8. Castors

Front wheels
- The front wheels have a diameter of
190mm
available in solid puncture-proof tyres
only. No adjustment is necessary for
the front wheels.
Forks
Figurs 35
- The fork connects the chassis and the wheel.
- Adjustment: The forks do not require
adjustment. Check that the fork rotates freely.

9. Manual brakes

Figure 36
Brakes
- The manual brakes are used to immobilise
the wheelchair in a stationary position. They are not intended for
slowing down and should not be used when the wheelchair is moving.
They should be applied together.
- Use: The brakes are operated by moving the
brake handle 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.
- Note: 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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(125mm for low seat)
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