RECLINERSECTION 9
USING/ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS
NOTE: For Using and/or Adjusting of Patient Oper- | UNLOCKED | APPLY |
ated Wheel Locks, refer to USING/ADJUSTING THE | POSITION | PRESSURE |
PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS in SECTION |
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8 of this manual. |
| ENGAGE |
USING ATTENDANT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 10)
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks.
WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.
1.Perform one (1) of the following:
A.ENGAGE - Apply pressure down- ward on wheel lock handle.
B.DISENGAGE - Lift up on wheel lock handle.
LOCKED
POSITION
APPLY PRESSURE HERE TO
DISENGAGE
FIGURE 10 - USING ATTENDANT
OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS
RECLINER
ADJUSTING ATTENDANT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 11)
NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi located on the side wall of tire.
1.Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the recliner tube.
2.Adjust the position of wheel lock so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe em- beds the tire
3.Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.
4.Engage wheel lock and push against the wheelchair and determine if wheel lock engages the wheel lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.
5.Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock HOLDS the wheelchair.
6.Repeat STEPS
NOTE: Ensure the wheel lock shoe completely covers the tire contact area. See Detail "A" for proper posi- tioning of wheel lock shoe.
DETAIL "A" - WHEEL LOCK SHOE
ENGAGEMENT
Wheel | ||
pneumatic tires) | Lock | |
Wheel Lock | Shoe | |
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Shoe |
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Tire | Tire Contact | Tire |
| Area | Section |
Bolt and Locknut | Recliner Tube |
Wheel Lock Handle
Wheel Lock
Shoe
Rear Wheel
FIGURE 11 - ADJUSTING ATTENDANT
OPERATED WHEEL LOCK
Part No. 1056953 | 51 | 9000 Series |