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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
Locking and Unlocking
Convaid manufactures two types of wheel locks: hand operated and foot operated.
Check to see which type of wheel locks is on your chair.
WARNING:
Proper care and maintenance must be taken to ensure
proper function of the foot operated brakes.
WARNING:
When operating the wheel lock, do not use excessive
force to engage the locks with your foot. Only light pressure is need-
ed to fully engage the locks.
WARNING:
Teflon spray should be applied to brake components
weekly to ensure proper operations.
WARNING:
Excessive force or poor maintenance will cause prema-
ture failure for foot operated brakes.
Foot Operated Wheel Locks
To Release Lock:
To Lock:
Lift upward on wheel lock. Fig.46
Press downward on wheel lock Fig.47
Fig. 46
Fig. 47
