Parking Brake Adjustment - Timago Elite-Tim Benutzerhandbuch

PARKING BRAKE
To lock the wheels, push the lever forward un�l the wheel is fully blocked
(separately for le� and right wheel). Please, note that the parking brake only
serves to lock the wheels when the wheelchair is at a complete stop.
ATTENDANT BRAKES
The levers of the brakes are located behind the backrest, under both grips.
• In order to stop the wheelchair, squeeze the lever of the brake handle. To
release the brake, let go of the levers. Perform this ac�vity smoothly and with
appropriate force.
• The brakes are equipped with parking locks. In order to use them, squeeze the
top lever of the brake handle �ll you hear "click" sound. To release parking
brakes, squeeze the botom lever of the brake handle.

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

The correct lock of the parking brake depends on its adjustment and posi�on. The
handle of the wheel lock should be posi�oned so that the brake shoe blocks the
wheel firmly and the lever does not face excessive resistance.
• In case of excessive resistance, pull the handle slightly forward by twis�ng
off the locking screws which are located on the parking brake. Set the brake
shoe in such posi�on that it blocks the wheel easily without excessive
resistance.
• When the parking brake shoe does not touch or lock the wheel sufficiently,
follow the above instruc�on by moving the handle in the opposite direc�on.
4. BEFORE USE
Step 1. Checking the condi�on of the wheelchair
Check the condi�on of the brakes, construc�on and tyres. Check if all the
components are assembled and adjusted properly.
Note! Do not use the wheelchair if any defects are no�ced.
Step 2. Using parking brakes
Lock the wheels when ge�ng in or out of the wheelchair.
Step 3. Footplates
The footplates should be set in ver�cal posi�on when ge�ng in or out of the
wheelchair. Do not use the footplates as a support while ge�ng in or out of the
wheelchair, due to the risk of falling. A�er transfering to the wheelchair, unfold
the footplates.
Note! Do not stand on the footplates due to the risk of damage.
Step 4. Ge�ng in the wheelchair
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