Invacare R51LXP, R50LX manual Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks

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SECTION 14—WHEEL LOCKS

Lock

Unlock

Wheel Lock Handle

Hex Screw

Wheelchair Frame

Wheel Lock Shoe

5/32 to 5/16-inch

Rear

Wheel

FIGURE 14.1 Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks

Using

The wheelchair is equipped with a pair of independently operated wheel locks located just in front of the rear wheels.

1.To engage the wheel locks, grip the handle and push forward to the lock position.

2.To disengage, reverse STEP 1.

CAUTION

DO NOT use the wheel locks when the wheelchair power is on and the clutches are engaged - otherwise damage to the wheelchair may result.

NOTE: Use the wheel locks whenever the clutches are disengaged and the wheelchair is being pushed.

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Contents Nutron Series Nutron Series Part No.1106645 Table of Contents Wheelchair Operation UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning Strap Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsTypical Product Parameters Nutron R50LX, R51, R51LX, R51LXPOperating Information Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Electrical Accessories Tire PressureCharging Batteries Grounding InstructionsBatteries Rain Test Weight TrainingWeight Limitation EMI Information EMI Information SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Safety/Handling of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday ObstaclesTilting Tilting CurbsStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsPercentage of Weight Distribution Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Bending Backward Reaching and Bending BackwardSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Inspection ChecklistsInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable Cause SolutionsChecking Battery Charge Level DON’TOperating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/OffWheelchair Operation Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair Using the HornSPJJoystick Switches and Indicators Display Description Definition Installing/Removing the Footrests InstallingFront Riggings RemovingAdjusting the Footrest Height Model PW93, PW93E, and PW93ST FootrestsReplacing Heel Loops Model 93M, 904A, PAL4A, and PAS4A FootrestsInstalling/Removing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting CalfpadsAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Adjusting Armrest Height ArmsClothing Guard Using Swing-Back ArmsArmrest Pad Removing/Installing Armrest Removing/Installing ArmrestAdjusting the Back Height BackChanging the Back Angle Changing the Back Angle Replacing Back Upholstery UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning StrapReplacing Seat Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Joystick Preparing the Joystick For UseRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickAdjusting Forks CastersUsing the Proper Batteries BatteriesRecommended Battery Types Using the Proper BatteriesInstalling/Removing the Battery Boxes Installing/Removing the Battery Tray Installing/Removing the Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing the Battery Tray Place batteries into battery box bottom Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount MethodBatteries Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount Method Battery Clamp Method Connecting Battery Cables Battery Clamp MethodInstalling Battery Clamp Cover Connecting Battery Cables -Battery Clamp Method Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap Cleaning Battery Terminals 10 Replacing the Battery Box Retaining StrapWhen To Charge Batteries Charging BatteriesDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Connecting the Battery ChargerCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Engaging/Disengaging the ClutchesDisengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock Levers R51LXP Only Four Pole MotorsWheel Locks Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Adjusting Using Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair TransportingTransporting the Nutron Transporting the Nutron Transporting Transporting Limited Warranty USA