Using The Brakes; Using The Parking Brake; Adjusting The Brakes - Invacare DOLOMITE Legacy Manual Del Usuario

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4.
a. Insert the screw and mount the finger knob.
b. Turn the finger knob clockwise to tighten.
WARNING!
Risk of falling
– Make sure that the handles are securely fixed after
each adjustment.
5. Repeat the procedure on the other side.

3.4 Using the brakes

Using the hand brakes
1. Pull both brakes upwards to brake.
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Using the parking brake

IMPORTANT!
– Make sure to engage both brakes when using the
parking brakes.
Lock the brakes (parking position):
1.
Press the brake handles downwards until a clicking sound is
heard.
Unlock the brakes:
1. Pull the brake handles upwards.

3.5 Adjusting the brakes

WARNING!
Risk of personal injuries.
If the adjustment is not done properly, the braking effect
might not be the expected one .
– Make sure the locknuts are properly tightened after
adjustment.
– Check the braking effect by engaging the parking brake
and check that the wheel can´t rotate.
Adjusting the braking effect
For desirable braking effect, adjust the brake wire.
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