6.Measure the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire as shown in DETAIL "C" of FIGURE 10.

NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 1/8-inch (3/16-inch if pneumatic tire) 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 occupied wheelchair in place when pushed. If the correct measurement still cannot be achieved, contact a qualified technician.

8.Repeat STEPS 1-7 for the opposite wheel lock.

BOLT-ON WHEEL LOCKS

Bolt and Locknut

Wheel

Lock

Handle

Wheel

Wheel Lock

Lock

 

Shoe

Rear

Wheel

DETAIL "C" - WHEEL LOCK SHOE

ENGAGEMENT

1/8-inch (3/16-inch

pneumatic tires)

Wheel Lock

Shoe

Tire

CLAMP-ON WHEEL LOCKS

Wheelchair

Frame

Wheel Lock

Shoe

Rear Wheel

FIGURE 10 - ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS

CONVERTING ARMS FROM FLIP-BACK STYLE TO REMOVABLE STYLE (FIGURE 11)

1.Remove the insert from the bottom of the rear arm tube.

2.Align the spring buttons with the spring button holes in the rear arm tube.

3.Install spring button assembly into rear arm tube until both spring buttons protrude from the spring button holes.

4.Press and hold spring button in.

5.Slide the release lever up and over the top snap button.

NOTE: Orient the lever so that it rotates to the outside of the wheelchair to retract the spring buttons.

5.Position the plug button so the arrow on the bottom points towards the spring button holes in the rear arm tube.

Tracer® SX5 Recliner Conversion Kit

10

Part No. 1110194 Rev A

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Invacare Tracer SX5 installation instructions Adjusting the Wheel Locks