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Parking brake / pneumatic tyres
When pneumatic tyres are used, the parking brake can only function when the tyre pressure is
sufficient (see the section "Technical data").
Make sure that the tyre pressure always corresponds to the values given in the section
"Technical details", otherwise the effectiveness of the parking brakes might be reduced or
might even be non-existent.
Note that the parking brakes are not supposed to be used for reducing speed when riding.
Their real function is to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away when it is parked. If the
parking brakes are activated while traveling, it might cause injury and/or damage.
If the brakes have lost their effectiveness because of wear and tear and/or damage to the tyres and
inner tubes, we advise you to consult your specialist dealer to renovate the system, since he has the
necessary tools and expertise.
Improper maintenance or the use of unsuitable tools might cause damage and/or loss of
function.
If you want to adjust the parking brakes yourself, loosen the two Allen screws that fix the brake
suspension to the frame tube by means of a suitable Allen key. Now push the entire braking rail to the
desired position and retighten the two Allen screws. Check whether the desired braking action has
been obtained.
Brake adjustments undertaken by unauthorized persons are done at your own risk. The
manufacturer shall decline all liability.
Rather let your parking brakes be adjusted by a specialist dealer since he is trained on our
products and will respect all relevant safety prescriptions.
Parking brake / solid rubber "PU" tyres
When using solid rubber tyres, the parking brake can only function when the distance between the
brake rubber and the tyre surface is adjusted in such a way that the wheels cannot move when the
brake is activated. The brake rails can be adjusted by using suitable tools (see "parking brake /
pneumatic tyres"). For reasons of safety we advise that you let your specialist dealer undertake this
job.
Note that the parking brakes are not supposed to be used for reducing speed when riding.
Their real function is to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away when it is parked. If the
parking brakes are activated while traveling, it might cause injury and/or damage.
If you are not happy with the braking behavior of your wheelchair, consult your specialist dealer
immediately; he will adjust the brakes for you.
If the wheels (pneumatic or solid rubber) are soiled by water, oil, or other kinds of dirt, the
effectiveness of the parking brakes is impaired. Check the condition of the wheels every time
before using the wheelchair.
If the brakes lose their effectiveness because of wear and tear and/or damage to the
tyres/inner tubes, kindly consult your specialist dealer since special machines are required for
changing the "PU" tyres. The end-user is not able to change the "PU" tyres.
TYRES
The lightweight wheelchair is available in various wheel combinations. The standard wheel
configuration is 24" x 1 3/8 driving wheels and 8" x 1 1/4 steering wheels. Kindly consult your specialist
dealer for other wheel combinations; he would gladly advise you about the best configuration for your
individual requirements.
Always make sure that the wheels are sufficiently inflated since it could affect the driving
behavior (see the chapter on "Technical details").
We decline all liability for wheels not supplied by the manufacturer.
Instruction Manual Eclips X4
Last updated: May 2003
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