ADJUSTING THE HAND BRAKES
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE directions are determined by standing behind the rollator (user’s position).
NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY in this instruction sheet.
BRAKE HANDLE (FIGURE 4)
Test the brake handle. Observe how the brake lever engages the wheel. If the tension of the brake is too loose or too tight, adjust using the following steps:
1.Loosen the brake handle adjustment nut by turning CLOCKWISE.
2.Perform one (1) of the following:
A.LOOSEN BRAKE HANDLE TENSION - turn brake handle nut
CLOCKWISE.
NOTE: If the brake lever is scraping the rear wheel, the brake handle must be loosened.
B.TIGHTEN BRAKE HANDLE TENSION - turn brake handle nut
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
NOTE: If the brake lever does not respond quickly, tighten brakes.
3. Turn the brake handle adjustment | Brake | Brake Handle | |
nut COUNTERCLOCKWISE to | Handle Nut | ||
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secure in place. |
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4. Do one (1) of the following: |
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A. ACCEPTABLE TENSION - |
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repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for |
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opposite side, if necessary. |
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B. UNACCEPTABLE TENSION - |
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refer to CABLE ADJUSTER |
| Brake Cable | |
UNIT in this procedure of |
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the instruction sheet. | FIGURE 4 - BRAKE HANDLE | |
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