Invacare 1061057 E E L K S E R S, Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS, Adjusting the Wheel Locks Figure

WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS PROCEDURE 7

This Procedure includes the following:

Adjusting the Wheel Locks

Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation

Installing/Adjusting the Anti-tippers

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.

After adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened.

ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: Before adjusting the wheel locks, make sure the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the sidewall of the tire.

1.Make sure the wheel lock is disengaged from the rear wheels.

2.Loosen the socket screws that secure the wheel locks to the wheelchair frame.

Socket Screws

Wheel

Lock

Wheelchair Frame

Wheel

Lock

Shoe

5/32 to 5/16-inch Gap Rear Wheel

FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS

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

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

5.Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

6.Repeat this procedure for the opposite wheel lock.

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

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

WHEEL LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE INSTALLATION (FIGURE 2)

NOTE: Wheel lock extension handles may be installed on all push or pull type wheel locks NOT already equipped with swing-up extension handles.

1.Remove the plastic cover on the existing wheel lock handle, if necessary.

2.Remove the button bolt and locknut that se- cure the existing wheel lock handle and spacer to the wheel lock assembly.

3.Attach the looped end of the elastic cord of the wheel lock extension handle over the spacer of the existing wheel lock handle.

4.Reattach the existing wheel lock handle and spacer onto the wheel lock assembly and se- cure with the button bolt and locknut.

NOTE: The elastic cord is made of stretchable material and may be adjusted to a tight or loose fit to meet the need of the user.

5.Remove the black tip of the wheel lock exten- sion handle.

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

7.Run the elastic cord through the washer and tie a knot in the elastic cord above the washer.

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