Invacare 1034177 operating instructions Safety Summary, General Warnings, Installation Warnings

PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS

FOR 2000/4000 RECLINER WHEELCHAIRS

KIT NUMBERS 1034177

Installation, Assembly and Operating Instructions

NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/ Dealer for further instruction.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for safe in- stallation and adjustment of the Patient Operated Wheel Locks:

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT install or use this kit without first read- ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel be- fore attempting to install this kit - otherwise, in- jury or damage may occur.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

After making adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened.

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

When securing the strap and stud assembly to the pivot arm assembly, DO NOT overtighten the attaching hardware.

REPLACING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in the SAFETY SUMMARY in this instruc- tion sheet.

NOTE: If converting from attendant operated wheel lock, refer to CONVERTING FROM ATTENDANT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS in this instruction sheet.

1.Remove the axle mounting screw and locknut that secure the rear portion of the existing patient op- erated wheel lock, pivot arm spacer and rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.

2.Remove the existing 2-inch mounting screw, bush- ing, thin washer, and locknut that secure the ex- isting strap and stud assembly to the wheelchair frame. Refer to DETAIL “A” in FIGURE 1.

3.Remove the existing tube clamp from the wheel- chair frame.

4.Install the plug button into end of the NEW pivot arm assembly.

5.Insert the NEW strap and stud assembly through the pivot arm assembly and secure with locknut.

6.Install the NEW tube clamp over the frame and measure 4-3/16-inches from the back tube of the frame assembly to the center of the tube clamp.

7.Insert the NEW 2-inch mounting screw through the NEW tube clamp, bushing, strap/stud assem- bly and thin washer.

8.Install locknut onto 2-inch mounting screw. Tighten until snug fit is obtained.

9.Insert the pivot arm spacer into the end of the NEW pivot arm assembly.

10.Insert the existing axle mounting screw through the rear wheel, pivot arm spacer, NEW pivot arm assembly and axle lug.

11.Install locknut onto axle mounting screw. Securely tighten.

12.Attach the wheel lock assembly to the NEW pivot arm assembly by using the 3/4-inch mounting screw and heavy washer.

13.Repeat STEPS 1-12for opposite wheel lock.

14.Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS in this in- struction sheet.

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