Invacare 9859, 9758 manual Wheel Lock Adjustment Figure

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PROCEDURE 7

ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

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WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 4)

NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire.

1.Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.

2.Adjust the position of wheel lock until the mea- surement between the rear wheel and the wheel lock shoe is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.

3.Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.

4.Engage wheel lock and push against the wheel- chair 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 1-5 for the opposite wheel lock.

Bolt and Locknut

Wheel Lock Handle

Wheel Lock

Shoe

Rear

Wheel

5/32 and 5/16-inches

FIGURE 4 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT

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