10.2 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.
Position wheelchair on a flat, level surface to perform this procedure.
1.Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks.
2.Depending on the model of wheel lock installed on the wheelchair, perform one of the following:
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3.Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2.
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Push wheel lock handle forward away from the tire to engage wheel lock
Unlocked Position
Locked Position
Wheel Lock
| Pull wheel lock handle toward | |
| the tire to disengage wheel lock | |
Pull wheel lock handle toward the tire to engage wheel lock | ||
| Locked Position | |
| Wheel Lock | |
Unlocked Position | Push wheel lock handle away from | |
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the tire to disengage wheel lock |
FIGURE 3 Using Patient Operated Wheel Locks
Part No 1100868 | 57 | Invacare® Jymni™ Pediatric Series Wheelchair |