Invacare 1038599 operating instructions Safety Summary, Lock Extension Handle, Steps 3, Steps 2

WHEEL LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

Kit No. 1038599

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage and test be- fore using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact the dealer / Invacare for further instructions.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the safe installation of the Wheel Lock Extension Handle Kit:

WARNING

DO NOT install or use this kit without first reading and understanding these instructions. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempt- ing to install this kit - otherwise, injury or dam- age may occur.

Any worn or damaged hardware MUST be re- placed.

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely.

The following parts are included in Kit No. 1038599:

DESCRIPTION	QUANTITY
Rubber Tip	2
#10 Flat Washer	2
Extension Handle	2
Elastic Cord Assembly	2
Instruction Sheet	1
Plastic Bag	1

NOTE: If installing this kit on a wheelchair manufactured prior to 5/93, a new style wheel lock handle may need to be ordered. Contact an Invacare Dealer or Customer Service at the number on the bottom of this instruction sheet.

INSTALLING THE WHEEL LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: Wheel lock extension handles cannot be installed on high mount wheel locks already equipped with exten- sion handles.

2.Remove the button screw, washer and locknut that se- curestheEXISTINGhandletothewheellockassembly.

3.Attach the looped end of the elastic cord of the wheel lock extension handle over the spacer of the EXIST- ING handle.

4.Reassemble the EXISTING handle to the wheel lock with the button screw, washer and locknut to secure the cord around the spacer.

NOTE: Cord is made of stretchable material and may be adjusted to a light or loose fit to meet the needs of the user.

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

6.Run the cord through the washer and tie a knot above the washer as shown in FIGURE 1.

7.Pull the cord back down into the wheel lock extension handle.

8.Install the NEW rubber tip.

9.SlidewheellockextensionhandleoverEXISTINGhandle.

	Knot (STEP 6)	Washer
Rubber Tip		(STEP 6)
(STEP 8)	Elastic Cord	Wheel
	(STEPS 3 & 5)	Lock
		Extension
		Handle
Spacer (STEP 3)		(STEP 5)
Button Screw
(STEPS
2 & 4)
		EXISTING
		Handle
		(STEP 9)
Wheel Lock		Locknut
Assembly
		(STEPS 2 & 4)
(STEP 2)	Washer
	(STEPS 2 & 4)

1. Remove and discard the EXISTING rubber tip on			FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE WHEEL
			LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE
the wheel lock handle (if applicable).
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Form No. 93-40 Part No. 1039644 Rev. C (2) -11/99