Invacare 9000 Series USING/ADJUSTING the Patient Operated Wheel Locks, Wheel Locks are not Brakes

-ANTI LOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL

SECTION 8 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

USING/ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS

USING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks.

WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.

NOTE: The push or pull to lock wheel locks are also an option on the 9000XT Recliner.

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

2.Perform one (1) of the following:

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

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

3.Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2.

PUSH TO LOCK			PULL TO LOCK
Unlocked	Locked	Unlocked	Locked
Position	Position	Position	Wheel Lock Position
	Wheel Lock

FIGURE 3 - USING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS

ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 4)

NOTE: The push or pull to lock wheel locks are also an option on the 9000XT Recliner.

NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire. The recommended tire pressure is located on the side wall of the tire.

1.Disengage the wheel locks.

2.Perform one (1) of the following:

A.BOLT-ON WHEEL LOCKS - Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

B.CLAMP-ON WHEEL LOCKS - Loosen the two (2) socket screws that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

3.Reposition the wheel lock so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for pneumatic tires) and HOLDS the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed.

9000 Series 42 Part No. 1056953