Settings Seat - Etac Wheelchair Manual Manual

6:7 Height adjustment of the rear wheels
Unscrew the axle sleeves and washers, tilt the rear axle to free it, and
mount it at the desired height. Mount the rear axle with the larger
slots against the right-hand wheel attachment. At the same time as
you install the rear seat height, you should also check that you have
attained the correct centre of balance, see para 9:8.
Tools: 21 mm socket wrench
Check that the rear wheels are securely mounted, see para 6:6.
Always check the positioning of the anti-tip.
Always adjust the position of the brakes when changing the
installation of the rear wheels.
(!) Also adjust the angle of the front fork attachment.
6:8 Adjusting the brakes
The brakes are variably adjustable along the lower fram tube.
- Loosen the screew a couple of turns and slide the brake so
that the brake block sits about 20 mm from the tyre when
the brakes are off.
- Test the barkes!
Tools: 5 mm Allen key
The effectiveness of the brakes depends upon the amount
of air in the tyre.
The brakes are parking brakes only and shouldnever be
applied when the wheelchair is in motion.

6 SETTINGS SEAT

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A brake handle extension
is available as an accessory,
see para 10:11