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PROCEDURE 9
ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
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5. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock
holds the wheelchair.
6. Repeat
STEPS 1-5
for the opposite wheel lock.
7. If a measurement between 5/32 and 5/16-inches
can not be achieved, remove the bolt and locknut
that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair and
mount the wheel lock in one (1) of two (2) mount-
ing positions.
8. Repeat
STEPS 1-6
until the wheel lock holds the
wheelchair.
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PUSH TO LOCK
Unlocked
Position
Locked
Position
PULL TO LOCK
Unlocked
Position
Locked
Position
FIGURE 3 - USING THE PATIENT OPERATED
WHEEL LOCKS (PUSH OR PULL TO LOCK)
Adjusting (FIGURE 4)
NOTE: The push or pull to lock wheel locks are
also an option on the 9000XT Recliner.
NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting
or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure
that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi
on the side wall of tire. The recommended tire
pressure is located on the side wall of the tire.
1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel
lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.
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 5/16-inches.
3. Securely tighten the bolt and 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.
Wheel Lock Handle
Bolt and Locknut
Mounting Positions
Wheel Lock
Shoe
5/32 and 5/16-inches
Rear
Wheel
FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING THE PATIENT
OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (PUSH OR PULL
TO LOCK)
Wheel Lock
Wheel Lock
Wheel
Lock
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