Invacare 68100 - Manual (Page 10)

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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
nut COUNTERCLOCKWISE 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 CABLE ADJUSTER
UNIT in this procedure of
the instruction sheet.
FIGURE 4 - BRAKE HANDLE
Brake Handle
Adjustment Nut
Brake
Handle Nut
Brake Cable