Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs, Lightweight manual

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.5.

NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire.

1.Ensure the wheel lock is in the open (unlocked position).

2.Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.

3.Reposition the wheel lock so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for pneumatic tires) and holds the wheelchair.

4.Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

5.Engage the wheel lock.

6.Measure the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire as shown in Detail “A” of FIGURE 9.5.

NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for pneumatic tires) into the tire when engaged.

7.Repeat STEPS 1-6 until the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for pneumatic tires) and holds the wheelchair.

8.If the measurement of 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for pneumatic tires) cannot be achieved, remove the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame and mount the wheel lock in the remaining mounting position.

9.Repeat STEPS 1-7.

10.If the wheel lock is unable to properly engage the wheel, it may be necessary to install wheel lock shoe extensions.

Refer to Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions on page 56.

11.Repeat STEPs 1-7.

12.Repeat STEPS 1-9 for the opposite wheel lock.

13.Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is held in place when pushed.

		1/8-inch
Bolt-On		(3/16-inch
Wheel Locks		pneumatic
		tires)
DETAIL “A”		Wheel Lock
		Shoe
		Tire
Mounting	Bolt and
Wheel Positions	Locknut	Wheel Lock
Lock		Handle
		Wheel
		Lock
	Rear	Shoe
	Wheel

FIGURE 9.5 Adjusting Patient-Operated

Wheel Locks

Part No. 1114811

55 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

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Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs, Lightweight manual Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks

Contents

Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Table of Contents Front Riggings Table of Contents Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your Product City State/Province Product Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special Notes Special Notes Important Notice Label Location Typical Product Parameters Lightweight Typical Product Parameters Stability All Models General GuidelinesAnti-Tippers Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Limitation Weight Training Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Leaning Backwards Tipping Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Method 1 Wheelchair With Step Tubes Stairways Transferring To and From Other Seats Escalators Unfolding Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Do not allow upholstery to hang between the cross braces Folding Wheelchair Safety Inspection Checklist Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Troubleshooting Maintenance Safety Precautions MaintenanceSuggested Maintenance Procedures Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Removing Installing/Removing Front RiggingsInstalling Front Riggings Spring Button Height Adjusting Footplate HeightBolt-In-Place Height Fixed Frame Fixed Frame Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly Replacing Heel Loop Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Footrest shown Arms Using Replacing Removing/Installing Armrests Removing Armrest Installing Armrest Seat and Back Installing Back Canes Lightweight Wheelchair Only Replacing Back Upholstery Adjusting Seat WidthReplacing Seat Upholstery Pivot Link Seat and Back Removing Upper Mounting Hardware Standard Wheelchair with Fixed FrameHeavy Duty Wheelchairs Removing Lower Mounting Hardware Pivot Link Seat and Back Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire Installing/Replacing Front Casters and Forks Installing/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and ForksFront Casters Replacing Front Casters Adjusting Forks Replacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube Installing Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippersANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper Length Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Changing Seat-to-Floor Height Seat to Floor Height Mounting Position Options Installing the Seat Positioning StrapStandard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico