Invacare 1061057 E E L K S E R S, Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS, Adjusting the Wheel Locks Figure

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WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS

PROCEDURE 7

This Procedure includes the following:

Adjusting the Wheel Locks

Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation

Installing/Adjusting the Anti-tippers

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.

After adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened.

ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: Before adjusting the wheel locks, make sure the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the sidewall of the tire.

1.Make sure the wheel lock is disengaged from the rear wheels.

2.Loosen the socket screws that secure the wheel locks to the wheelchair frame.

Socket Screws

Wheel

Lock

Wheelchair Frame

Wheel

Lock

Shoe

5/32 to 5/16-inch Gap

Rear Wheel

 

FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS

3.Measure the distance between the WHEEL LOCK SHOE and the REAR WHEEL.

4.Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair until the measurement is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.

5.Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

6.Repeat this procedure for the opposite wheel lock.

7.Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair to determine if the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair.

8.Repeat STEPS 1-7until the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair.

WHEEL LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE INSTALLATION (FIGURE 2)

NOTE: Wheel lock extension handles may be installed on all push or pull type wheel locks NOT already equipped with swing-up extension handles.

1.Remove the plastic cover on the existing wheel lock handle, if necessary.

2.Remove the button bolt and locknut that se- cure the existing wheel lock handle and spacer to the wheel lock assembly.

3.Attach the looped end of the elastic cord of the wheel lock extension handle over the spacer of the existing wheel lock handle.

4.Reattach the existing wheel lock handle and spacer onto the wheel lock assembly and se- cure with the button bolt and locknut.

NOTE: The elastic cord is made of stretchable material and may be adjusted to a tight or loose fit to meet the need of the user.

5.Remove the black tip of the wheel lock exten- sion handle.

6.Push the opposite end of the elastic cord up and through the slotted hole in the wheel lock extension handle.

7.Run the elastic cord through the washer and tie a knot in the elastic cord above the washer.

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Adjusting CalfpadsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates FigureAluminum or Composite Footplates Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesReplacing Sector Block Figure FLIP-UP Footplates FigureProcedure Arms InstallingM S Width Figure Adjusting the T ArmsRemoving Height FigureReposition the arm tube on the T arm post Arm Sockets FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Socket Screws Bottom Clamp Arms ProcedureReplacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Top Middle Bottom Side Arm GuardUsing Figure Installing/Height Adjustment FigureCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply Loctite AdjustmentReplacement Angled Portion Cantilever ArmRemoving Conventional Arms Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureAdjusting Conventional Arm Height Installing Rigid Side Guards FigureReplacing Armrest Pads Figure Rear Arm Sockets FigureFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Back Upholstery Procedure BackInstalling Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure C KAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureWHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical Discussion Back Upholstery CoverBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons Recliner Headrest Upholstery Figure Adjusting the Back HeightAdjustable Height Backs Figure Recliner Back Upholstery FigureFixed Height Backs Figure Slowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchairBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Non-Recliners Figure Changing the Back AngleRepositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Back PlateRecliners Figure Back Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame WasherInstalling and Removing a Seating System Recliner BracketsReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery Figure A TSeat CHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails FigureStandard Folding Frames Figure Procedure SeatRepositioning the Crossbraces Figure Changing Seat WidthFolding Frames Without Seat Rails Figure For installation of newPivot Link CrossbracesHex Bolt Seat Width Holes Rigid Frames FigureCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws S T E R S CastersReplacing Front Fork Figure Offset Caster Headtubes Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBECasters Inline Caster Headtubes FigureInline Caster Headtube Hardware Offset Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureHeight Adjustment Repositioning the Caster HeadtubesInstalling QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure Dust Release Detent PinCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Rear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure A RAnd/or Out Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureAdjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure Justing the QUAD-RELEASE HandlePhillips Bolt Handrim Handrim Replacement FigureRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Spoke Rear WheelsSpoke Rear Wheels Figure Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rear Wheels Figure Composite Rim LocknutShortening Forward REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeAdjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure Jam NutsMounting Plate Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAdjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure AxleWheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure E E L K S E R SInstalling the Anti-Tippers Figure Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Adjusting the Anti-Tippers FigureFolding/Unfolding the Wheelchair REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Recliner Operation Figures 1Trigger Release Lever Installing New Recliner CablesActuator Housing Cable Locking Nut ReclinerSteps 1, 5 Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureMust Look TOO LOW Like thisDetail B Must Look TOO LOW Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureTrigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Squeeze the handles to extend the new gas cylindersEquals SEAT-TO-FLOORSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination MinusProcedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate A T Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights LowerFrame Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights Seat Depth A T P T HSeat Depth Determination Figure Changing Seat DepthSeat Depth Seat Depth ChecklistRear Mounting Hole A T P TLeft RightApproximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyR R a N T Y One Invacare Way Technical Support
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