Invacare 1073955 manual Adjusting the Wheel Lock, Engaging/Disengaging Hand Activated Wheel Locks

SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

Engaging/Disengaging Hand Activated Wheel Locks

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.3.

1.Push handle forward away from tire to engage wheel locks.

2.Pull handle back toward tire to disengage wheel locks.

3.Only 12‐inch rear wheel shown for clarity.

Disengage

Engage

FIGURE 10.3 Hand Activated Wheel Lock

Procedures

Adjusting the Wheel Lock

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.4 on page 68.

NOTE: Before adjusting the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended P.S.I. on the side wall of the tire.

1.Loosen the two socket screws that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 3/16‐inch into the tire when engaged.

2.Adjust the position of wheel lock until the 3/16‐inch measurement is obtained for correct wheel lock adjustment.

3.Securely tighten the two socket screws.

4.Repeat procedure for opposite wheel lock.

5.Engage the wheel lock and push against the wheelchair and determine if the wheel lock engages the wheel lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.

6.Repeat the STEPS 1‐5 until the wheel lock holds the wheelchair.

Part No. 1073955 67 Orbit™