Invacare Tracer EXIR manual Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Figure, Locks

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LOCKS

SECTION 8

ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

 

 

 

NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 1/8-inch (3/16-inch if pneumatic tire) into the tire when engaged.

7.Repeat STEPS 1-6 until the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for other tires) and HOLDS the wheelchair in place when pushed.

8.If the measurement of 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for other tires) can not be achieved, remove the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame and mount the wheel lock in the remaining mounting position.

TIPPERS/WHEEL-ANTI

9.

Repeat STEPS 1-7

10.

If wheel lock is unable to properly

 

engage the wheel it may be necessary

 

to install wheel lock shoe extensions.

 

Refer to INSTALLING WHEEL LOCK

 

SHOE EXTENSIONS in this sectoion

 

of the manual.

11.

Repeat STEPS 1-7

12.

Repeat STEPS 1-10 for the opposite

 

wheel lock.

13.

Engage both wheel locks and ensusre

 

the occupied wheelchair is held in

DETAIL "A" -

1/8-inch

WHEEL LOCK

(3/16-inch

SHOE

pneumatic tires)

ENGAGEMENT

Wheel Lock

 

 

Shoe

 

Tire

Mounting Positions

Bolt and Locknut

 

 

Wheel Lock Handle

Wheel

LockWheel

Lock

place when pushed.

Rear

Shoe

WARNING

If wheel locks do not hold the occu- pied wheelchair in place contact a qualified technician. - other wise injury or damage may occur.

Wheel

FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS

INSTALLING WHEEL LOCK SHOE EXTENSIONS (FIGURE 5)

1.Loosen the two (2) set screws on the wheel lock shoe extension until the set screws do not protrude into the slot.

2.Insert the disk wheel lock shoe into the slot in the shoe extension.

NOTE: Ensure the pointed end of the wheel lock shoe extension is facing toward the rear wheel.

3.Position the wheel lock shoe exten- sion so the outside edge is flush with the end of the wheel lock shoe.

4.Securely tighten the two (2) set screws to secure the wheel lock shoe exten- sion to the wheel lock shoes.

Wheel Lock Shoe Extension

Set

Screws

Pointed End of

 

Wheel Lock Shoe

Slot

Extension

 

FIGURE 5 - INSTALLING WHEEL

LOCK SHOE EXTENSION

Tracer® EXI

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Part No. 1110547

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Contents Tracer R EXI Tracer EXI Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special NotesLocationslabel Label LocationsSpecifications SpecificationsSection General Guidelines Stability ALL ModelsGeneral Guidelines Operating Information General Guidelines SectionTire Pressure Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Coping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Percentage of Weight Distribution Tipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesTipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Stairways ESCALATORS? SorryTransferring to and from Other Seats Unfolding and Folding the WheelchairFolding Unfolding FoldingSection Safety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection Removing INSTALLING/REMOVING the Front Riggings FigureInstalling Front Riggings SectionBOLT-IN-PLACE Height Adjustment Figure Footplate Height AdjustmentSpring Button Height Adjustment Figure RiggingsFixed Frame Figure Outside of Swingaway Front RiggingRAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureInside Outside Swingaway Front Rigging Detail a Footplates with BOLT-IN-PLACESpring Buttons Footplates Removing Armrest Removing and Installing Armrest FigureInstalling Armrest ArmsSeat and Back Section Replacing Back Upholstery FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Seat and BackSeat Backand Adjusting the Seat WidthEXI with Swingaway Front Riggings Figure Section Seat and BackCrossbrace Hardware DetailDetail B Removing Upper Mounting Hardware EXI with Fixed Frame FigureDetail a Removing Lower Mounting Hardware Rear Wheels Section REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsPermanent Axles Figure Rear WheelsSection Rear Wheels REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBEReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure WheelsrearFront Casters Section INSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies FigureAdjusting Forks Figure Front CastersCastersfront REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEReplacing Front Casters Figure Section Front CastersANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Section INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksLOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL Adjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS FigureSection ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks AntiAdjusting the Disk Wheel Locks Figure USING/ADJUSTING the Disk Wheel LocksUsing the Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Figure Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Figure LocksSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height FigureSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Section Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Options Installing the Seat Positioning Strap FigureOptions Section Tracer EXI Warranty WarrantyMade in Mexico Canada
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