Kuschall Compact Service Manual - Service Manual
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© Küschall AG, Schweiz | 2011-07
Service Manual
Brakes
Brakes
Parking brakes
Fitting/adjusting the parking brake
Difficulty:
Tool:
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CAUTION!
The parking brakes must be adjusted whenever the rear wheels are
replaced.
Check the air pressure in the rear wheels.
1
Secure the brake holder loosely to the frame using bolt .
2
Push the brakes into the brake holder and position, then tighten the
bolt .
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The brake is set correctly if the brake rod presses into the tyre by no
more than 4 mm when the brake is applied and the tyres are properly
pumped.
Visual check
Check that the parking brakes are positioned correctly. The brake is set
correctly if the brake shoe depresses the tyre by no more than 4 mm when
the brake is applied. (In the case of active brakes and standard brakes this
will be the case when the brake shoe is approx. 25 mm away from the tyre
when released.)
Function check
Place a weighted wheelchair with parking brake engaged facing uphill and
then facing downhill on a ramp with an incline of 7°. The wheelchair may
not move.
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2
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à 13 Nm