ADJUSTING SPRINT AND SPARTAN PUSH HANDLES (FIGURE 6)
NOTE: For the most comfortable position, make sure the adjustment is performed while wearing the most frequently worn shoes.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di- rections are determined by standing behind the rollator (users position).
1.Position the push handle so that when the user’s arm is down to their side, the hand grip is at wrist height.
NOTE: This will ensure the arms are at an approximate
2.Ensure that the push handle is adjusted ONLY where the tubing is textured (FIGURE 6).
3.Securely tighten push handle by turning adjustment lever CLOCKWISE.
NOTE: When securely tightened, the push handle should not move.
4.Before using the rollator, refer to USING HAND BRAKES in the Sprint and Spartan instruction sheet, Part Number 1076166.
ADJUSTING SPRINT AND
SPARTAN HAND BRAKES
Adjusting Cable Brake Handle (FIGURE 6) (Before 3/7/00)
NOTE: Adjusting the cable brake handle will increase/de- crease the cable brake handle tension.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di- rections are determined by standing behind the rollator (users position).
1.Turn the cable brake handle locknut counterclockwise to loosen.
2.While holding the cable brake handle locknut with one
(1) hand, perform one (1) of the following:
A.To increase tension, turn the screw mechanism
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B.To decrease tension, turn the screw mechanism
CLOCKWISE.
3.Securely tighten cable brake handle locknut by turn- ing clockwise.
4.IfthetensionofthebrakehandleisSTILLtooloose/tight, refer to ADJUSTING CABLE ADJUSTER UNIT -
| Cable Brake | |
Cable | Handle Locknut | |
Screw Mechanism | ||
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FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING CABLE BRAKE HANDLE
Adjusting Cable Brake Handle (FIGURE 7) (Before 3/8/00)
NOTE: Adjusting the cable brake handle will increase/de- crease the cable brake handle tension.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di- rections are determined by standing behind the rollator (users position).
1.Loosen the brake handle adjustment nut by turning
CLOCKWISE.
2.Do one (1) of the following:
A.Loosen brake handle tension - turn brake handle nut COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B.Tighten brake handle tension - turn brake handle nut CLOCKWISE.
3.Turn the brake handle adjustment nut CLOCK- WISE to secure in place.
4.Do one (1) of the following:
A.Acceptable tension - repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for opposite side, if necessary.
B.Unacceptable tension - refer to ADJUSTING CABLE ADJUSTER UNIT in this procedure of the instruction sheet.
5.Refer to LOCKING/UNLOCKING/USING HAND BRAKES in this instruction sheet.
Cable
Brake Handle | Brake Handle Nut | |
Adjustment Nut | ||
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FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING CABLE BRAKE HANDLE
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