WHEEL LOCKS/ ANTI-TIPPERS

PROCEDURE 9

WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Wheel Lock Adjustment

Using the Wheel Locks

Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attach- ing hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: When changing the position of the rear wheels, the wheel locks MUST be repositioned.

NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended p.s.i on the side wall of the tire.

NOTE: The foot activated wheel locks and the front wheel locks adjust in the same way.

1.Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) socket screws and set screws that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.

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

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

4.Securely tighten the two (2) socket screws and set screws.

5.Repeat STEPS 1-4 for the opposite wheel lock.

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

7.Repeat STEPS 1-6 until the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair.

FOOT ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCK

(12-INCH WHEELS ONLY)

Socket Screws

Wheelchair

 

Frame

 

Wheel Set Screws

Rear

FRONT WHEEL LOCKS (20-22-INCH WHEELS ONLY)

Wheel Lock

Shoe

Wheel Lock

Assembly

Wheelchair Frame

Wheel Lock

Lock Shoe

Wheel

 

 

Rear

Socket Screws

Assembly

Wheel

Set Screws

FIGURE 1 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT

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Part No. 1080556 Rev. I

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Invacare 1080556 manual Wheel Lock Adjustment Figure, Wheel LOCKS/ ANTI-TIPPERS, Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS