SECTION 8—WHEEL LOCKS
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SECTION 8—WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Using/Adjusting Wheel Locks
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
Using Wheel Locks
1. Push
the
wheel
lock
handle
forward
to
engage
the
wheel
locks.
2. Reverse
STEP
1
to
disengage
the
wheel
locks.
Adjusting Wheel Locks
NOTE:
When
changing
the
position
of
the
rear
wheels,
the
wheel
locks
MUST
be
repositioned.
NOTE:
Before
adjusting
or
replacing
the
wheel
lock
assemblies,
ensure
that
the
tires
are
inflated
to
the
recommended
p.s.i
on
the
side
wall
of
the
tire.
NOTE:
The
foot
activated
wheel
locks
and
the
front
wheel
locks
adjust
in
the
same
way.
NOTE:
If
wheel
locks
need
replacement,
installation
must
be
performed
by
a
qualified
technician.
1. Loosen,
but
DO
NOT
remove
the
two
set
screws
(Detail
ʺ
A
ʺ
)
that
secure
the
wheel
lock
assembly
to
the
wheelchair
frame.
2. Measure
the
distance
between
the
wheel
lock
shoe
and
the
rear
wheel.
3. Slide
the
wheel
lock
along
the
wheelchair
frame
until
the
measurement
is
between
5/32
and
5/16
‐
inches.
4. Securely
tighten
the
two
set
screws
(Detail
ʺ
A
ʺ
).
5. Repeat
STEPS
1
‐
4
for
the
opposite
wheel
lock.
6. Engage
the
wheel
locks
and
push
against
the
wheelchair
to
determine
if
the
wheel
locks
engage
the
rear
wheels
enough
to
hold
the
occupied
wheelchair.
7. Repeat
STEPS
1
‐
6
until
the
wheel
locks
engage
the
rear
wheels
enough
to
hold
the
occupied
wheelchair.