STEP 1 – REMOVE THE WHEEL BY UN-SCREWING THE AXLE SCREW WITH AN ALLEN WRENCH AND PLIERS. (IT MAY HELP TO REMOVE BOTH WHEELS TO ALLOW THE WALKER TO BE MORE STABLE DURING THE REPAIR) STEP 2 – PULL THE BRAKE SHOE OUT OF THE LEG BY TURNING IT FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND APPLYING DOWNWARD PRESSURE.
How do I get parts for my Nova Rolling Walker?
If you don't see what you need here please call us at 1-800-850-0335 with the model of your Nova rolling walker and we will get you the correct parts. Wheels and Axles
How much does it cost to replace a Nova Walker axle?
Wheels and Axles If you need to replace an axle screw or walker wheel for your Nova walker, look no further. Spinlife offers an assortment of screws and wheels to make sure you stay mobile and independent. View All Prices Start at: $12.00 Free Shipping Financing Available Prices Start at $12.00 Brakes and Miscellaneous
How do you remove a brake cable from a walker?
Many depend on walkers to live their daily lives and continued use can wear down brake cables. Use a set of pliers to remove the wire cap. Be sure to pinch the cap at the base to release the wires. Locate the screw that fastens the wire to the brake shoe.
How do I replace the wire on my front brake shoes?
Use a set of pliers to remove the wire cap. Be sure to pinch the cap at the base to release the wires. Locate the screw that fastens the wire to the brake shoe. The screw is black and is adjacent to the spring hook not connected to the wheel.
How do you tighten brakes on Nitro walker?
Regularly test the brakes. To adjust the braking strength, adjust the brake by pressing the screw housing downwards (figure 9) and then turn left or right (figure 10).
How do you adjust the brakes on a rollator walker?
Brake Cable AdjustmentsLocate the brake adjuster located on the hand brake.Loosen the brake cable adjustment lock nut away from the brake handle housing.Turn the hand brake adjuster counterclockwise to tighten the brake or clockwise to loosen the brake.More items...•
How do you replace a brake handle on a rollator?
Slide the hand-grip off the handle bar. Next, to remove the old handle, locate the screw or screws that hold the loop brake handle on the handle bar and slide off. After the old one is removed, slide the new one in place and tighten, then add the hand grip.
How do you change the brake cable on a Nitro rollator?
Remove the crimp fitting at the end of the brake cable.Loosen the cable fastener with a 4mm Allen wrench and remove.Remove the brake cable from the cable adjuster and spring.Remove the cable from the cable guides.Tape a 5' length of cord to as much or the brake cable as possible.More items...
How do you slow down a rollator walker?
0:522:10Slow Down Brake for S3 or S2 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you can see the hooks around the front of the of the fork. And then what it does this you canMoreSo you can see the hooks around the front of the of the fork. And then what it does this you can increase the resistance there's a wheel under there decreased the attention on the wheel.
How do you fix a wheelchair brake?
1:4910:51How to Adjust (Tighten) Brakes on a Wheelchair in 5 Simple StepsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can adjust them while someone's in the chair. And the chair is upright. But it is hard to doMoreYou can adjust them while someone's in the chair. And the chair is upright. But it is hard to do sure get the person off the chair into bed or another chair. And just simply tip the chair over like.
How do you put together a drive rollator?
0:092:50Product Assembly Guide for the Drive R800KD Rollator - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBefore attaching the wheels without breaks by inserting the wheel into the corresponding tube simplyMoreBefore attaching the wheels without breaks by inserting the wheel into the corresponding tube simply align the hole with the wheel tube and the frame.
How do you assemble a walker?
0:021:36How to Assemble my Folding Walker - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTo assemble your folding walker. Start by unfolding the walker flip the walker onto. Its. SideMoreTo assemble your folding walker. Start by unfolding the walker flip the walker onto. Its. Side attach the flat leg to the back side of the. Walker then attach the wheel leg to the walker.
How do you lock brakes on Invacare walker?
Using the Hand Brakes Perform one of the following: • To Stop - Squeeze the brake handles up towards the rollator handles. To Continue Mobility - Release the brake handle. 2. To lock, push down on the bottom portion of the brake handle.
How do you open a nitro Walker?
0:455:44Nitro Duet Rollator Instructional Video - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTo open the nitro. Duet. Simply push the handles out from each other until the seat becomes flat.MoreTo open the nitro. Duet. Simply push the handles out from each other until the seat becomes flat. Always be sure to lock the rollator. Open by pushing down on the seat. Until you hear an audible.
How do you change a brake cable on a wheelchair?
0:231:26Replace Wheelchair Brakes Video Tutorial - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThat you're not going to be replaced. And break off. Just by following your pushing hands to removeMoreThat you're not going to be replaced. And break off. Just by following your pushing hands to remove the brake.
How do you lock a nitro rollator?
Pull both brake levers upwards to apply the brakes while the Nitro Rollator is moving (Figure 3). Always brake slowly and steady. Press both brake levers down to apply the locks while the Nitro Rollator is stationary (Figure 4). Pull up the brake levers and release to release the locks.
How do rollator brakes work?
The brakes on most rollators are called loop-lock brakes and they work in a similar way to a bicycle. The brakes are applied by gently pulling up on the brake levers located just below the handles of your walker. This uses a simple cable braking system to apply pressure to the brake pads on the rear wheels.
How do you change the wheels on a rollator walker?
How to Change Rear Wheel on Nitro Walker RollatorLock the wheel in place.Remove the Hub Cap with a Flat End Screw driver or similar tool.Use a Socket Wrench (13MM) to remove the Lock-nut from the frame and axle.Release the brake and slide the wheel off.Repeat these steps in reverse to install the new wheel!
How do you lubricate walker wheels?
Clean your walker periodically with a damp cloth. Wheels should be cleaned with warm water and a mild cleanser. Lubricate the wheels with 3-in-1 oil if they squeak. Do not use the walker around stairs and take extra care when using your walker around steps.
How do you lock brakes on Invacare walker?
Using the Hand Brakes Perform one of the following: • To Stop - Squeeze the brake handles up towards the rollator handles. To Continue Mobility - Release the brake handle. 2. To lock, push down on the bottom portion of the brake handle.
Introduction
Many depend on walkers to live their daily lives and continued use can wear down brake cables.
Step 3
Use pliers or wrench to undo nut that secures the wire to the body of the walker
Step 5
Unscrew the loose bolt and wire from the body and remove by threading it through the wire.
Step 6
Thread the cable through the white collar halfway up the body of the walker.
Step 7
Follow the wire up to the opposite end of the wire that attaches to the brake handle.
Step 9
Locate the plastic wire anchor cap and use a pair of pliers to remove the cap.
