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

Adjustment Nut

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 CABLE ADJUSTER

 

Brake Cable

UNIT in this procedure of

 

 

the instruction sheet.

FIGURE 4 - BRAKE HANDLE

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Invacare 68100-TA, 65100R-JR, 65100-JR manual Brake Handle Figure

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