Invacare 65600 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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FIGURE 6 - ADJUSTING CABLE BRAKE HANDLE
Cable Brake
Handle Locknut
Screw Mechanism
Cable
ADJUSTING SPRINT AND SPARTAN
PUSH HANDLES (FIGURE 6)
NOTE: For the most comfortable position, make sure the
adjustment is performed while wearing the most frequently
worn shoes.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di-
rections are determined by standing behind the
rollator (users position).
1. Position the push handle so that when the user’s arm
is down to their side, the hand grip is at wrist height.
NOTE: This will ensure the arms are at an approximate
20
o
-30
o
bend when using the rollator.
2. Ensure that the push handle is adjusted ONLY where
the tubing is textured (FIGURE 6).
3. Securely tighten push handle by turning adjustment
lever CLOCKWISE.
NOTE: When securely tightened, the push handle should
not move.
4. Before using the rollator, refer to USING HAND
BRAKES in the Sprint and Spartan instruction sheet,
Part Number 1076166.
ADJUSTING SPRINT AND
SPARTAN HAND BRAKES
Adjusting Cable Brake Handle (FIGURE 6)
(Before 3/7/00)
NOTE: Adjusting the cable brake handle will increase/de-
crease the cable brake handle tension.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di-
rections are determined by standing behind the
rollator (users position).
1. Turn the cable brake handle locknut counterclockwise
to loosen.
2. While holding the cable brake handle locknut with one
(1) hand, perform one (1) of the following:
A. To increase tension, turn the screw mechanism
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B. To decrease tension, turn the screw mechanism
CLOCKWISE.
3. Securely tighten cable brake handle locknut by turn-
ing clockwise.
4. If the tension of the brake handle is STILL too loose/tight,
refer to
ADJUSTING CABLE ADJUSTER UNIT -
WHEEL ASSEMBLY - SPRINT ONLY in this instruction
sheet.
FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING CABLE BRAKE HANDLE
Brake Handle
Adjustment Nut
Brake Handle Nut
Cable
Adjusting Cable Brake Handle (FIGURE 7)
(Before 3/8/00)
NOTE: Adjusting the cable brake handle will increase/de-
crease the cable brake handle tension.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di-
rections are determined by standing behind the
rollator (users position).
1. Loosen the brake handle adjustment nut by turning
CLOCKWISE.
2. Do one (1) of the following:
A. Loosen brake handle tension - turn brake
handle nut COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B. Tighten brake handle tension - turn brake
handle nut CLOCKWISE.
3. Turn the brake handle adjustment nut CLOCK-
WISE 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
ADJUSTING
CABLE ADJUSTER UNIT in this procedure of
the instruction sheet.
5. Refer to
LOCKING/UNLOCKING/USING HAND
BRAKES in this instruction sheet.