WHEEL LOCKS/ ANTI-TIPPERS
PROCEDURE 9 | WHEEL |
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Wheel Lock Adjustment
Using the Wheel Locks
Installing/Adjusting
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
4.Securely tighten the two (2) socket screws and set screws.
5.Repeat STEPS
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
FOOT ACTIVATED WHEEL LOCK
(12-INCH WHEELS ONLY)
Socket Screws
Wheelchair |
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Frame |
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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 |
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Rear
Socket Screws
Assembly |
Wheel
Set Screws
FIGURE 1 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
Solara™ | 52 | Part No. 1080556 Rev. I |