Invacare Lightweight Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks, Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

6.If the distance between the bottom of anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor is not 1½ to 2-inches, repeat STEPS 2-5 until the distance is 1½ to 2-inches.

7.If the 1½ to 2-inch distance cannot be achieved with the anti-tippers, a different model may be required. Contact an Invacare dealer or qualified technician.

Release Buttons

1½ to 2-inch Clearance

FIGURE 9.3 Adjusting the Anti-Tippers

Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks

Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.4.

NOTE: Position wheelchair on a flat, level surface to perform this procedure.

1.Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks.

2.Perform one of the following:

•Push-to-Lock - To engage, push the wheel lock handle forward.

•Pull-to-Lock - To engage, pull the wheel lock handle backward.

3.Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2.

Push-To-Lock

Unlocked

Wheel Position

Lock

Locked

Position

Pull-To-Lock

Locked

Wheel Position

LockUnlocked

Position

FIGURE 9.4 Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks

Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs 54 Part No. 1114811