Invacare Excelerator XLT 2000 - Manual (Page 22)

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This Procedure includes the following:
Using Parking Brake
Parking Brake Adjustment/Replacement
Adjustment
CABLE.
1. Loosen the hex nut and turn the adjuster barrel clock-
wise (tighten) or counterclockwise (loosen) to adjust
the cable. Retighten hex nut.
BRAKE PADS.
1. Adjust the brake pad assembly so that when the park-
ing brake is engaged the brake pads rest solely on
the rim of the wheel.
Replacement
PARKING BRAKE PADS.
1. Remove the mounting nuts and replace brake pads.
2. Secure with existing hardware and adjust.
PARKING BRAKE.
WARNING
Replacement of the parking brake MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
USING PARKING BRAKE (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: The parking brake on the Excelerator, Li'l
Excelerator and Excelerator XLT is factory installed. No
installation is necessary.
1. To engage the parking brake, squeeze the handle
and push in the stop button on the side of the parking
brake or move stop lever to the highest position.
2. To disengage the parking brake, release the handle.
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT/
REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
Before using your particular Excelerator,
inspect the parking brake for proper operation.
Brake
Pads
Rim of Wheel
TO ENGAGE: Squeeze
Handle Closed and
Push in Stop Button or
Move Lever to Stop
Position.
TO DISENGAGE:
Squeeze Handle
Closed until Stop
Button Releases, Then
Release Handle
EXCELERATOR/LI'L EXCELERATOR EXCELERATOR XLT
Stop Button
TO ENGAGE: Squeeze
Handle Closed and Push in
Stop Button or Move Lever to
Stop Position.
TO DISENGAGE: Squeeze
Handle Closed until Stop
Button Releases, Then
Release Handle
FIGURE 1 - PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT
Brake Pads
PARKING BRAKE PROCEDURE 8
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tight-
ened securely - otherwise injury or damage may
result.
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