ADJUSTING THE ATTENDANT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNING in the SAFETY SUMMARY in this instruction sheet.
NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi. The recom- mended psi is listed on the side wall of tire.
1.Loosen the locknut that secures the wheel lock to the recliner tube.
2.Adjust the position of wheel lock until the mea- surement between the rear wheel and the wheel lock shoe is between 5/32 and
3.Securely tighten the locknut.
4.Engage wheel lock and push against the wheel- chair and determine if wheel lock engages the wheel lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.
5.Repeat STEPS
6.Repeat STEPS
NOTE: Ensure the wheel lock shoe completely cov- ers the tire contact area. See DETAIL "A" for proper positioning of wheel lock shoe.
Locknut | Recliner |
(STEP 1) | Tube |
| (STEP 1) |
Wheel Lock
(STEP 1)
Wheel
Lock Shoe
(STEP 2)Rear
USING THE ATTENDANT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 3)
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.
1.Perform one (1) of the following:
A.ENGAGE - Apply pressure downward on wheel lock handle.
B.DISENGAGE - Lift up on wheel lock handle.
UNLOCKED | APPLY PRESSURE | |
POSITION | ||
HERE TO ENGAGE | ||
|
LOCKED
POSITION
APPLY
PRESSURE
HERE TO
5/32 to
Wheel
DISENGAGE
5/16- inches
(STEP 2)
DETAIL "A" - BACK VIEW OF TIRE
Wheel | Tire Section | |
Lock Shoe | ||
|
Tire Contact
Area
FIGURE2-ADJUSTINGTHEATTENDANT
OPERATEDWHEELLOCKS
FIGURE3-USINGTHEATTENDANT
OPERATEDWHEELLOCKS
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