Invacare SX Recliner, Tracer Titan, Tracer DLX, Tracer SX manual Wheel Lock Adjustment Figure

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ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

PROCEDURE 6

 

 

WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 4)

NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock as- semblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recom- mended psi on the side wall of tire.

1.Ensure the wheel lock is in the open (unlocked) position.

2.Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.

3.Adjust the position of wheel lock until the mea- surement between the rear wheel and the wheel lock shoe is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.

4.Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.

5.Engage wheel lock and push against the wheel- chair and determine if wheel lock engages the wheel lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.

6.Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock holds the wheelchair.

7.Repeat STEPS 1-6for the opposite wheel lock.

8.If 5/32 and 5/16-inches measurement can not be achieved, remove the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair and mount the wheel lock in one (1) of two (2) mounting posi- tions.

9.Repeat STEPS 1-7until the wheel lock holds the wheelchair.

Mounting Positions

Bolt and Locknut

 

 

Wheel Lock Handle

 

Wheel Lock

 

Shoe

Rear

WheelWheelchair

Frame

5/32 and 5/16-inches

FIGURE 4 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT

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