9
Casters/wheels
Adjustments
Figure 9a:
The
Swivel lock
prevents the caster from
swiveling.
• To engage the swivel lock:
press
button (A).
• To disengage
, press button (B).
Locking all four casters will keep the client
traveling in a straight line.
Locking the rear casters (those behind the
client) will help stabilize the client, while
still allowing for turning.
To engage caster brake
(C), press lower
part of brake pedal. To release the brake,
press upper part of brake pedal.
To engage the wheel brake
(utility base),
press brake pedal (D). To release the wheel
brake, lift brake pedal (D).
To engage caster drag
(standard base) or
wheel drag (utility base), rotate dial (E).
Directional lock
(F) allows the caster or
wheel to turn in one direction only, helpful
for clients who may involuntarily roll
backward while trying to walk. To engage
the directional lock:
• Push lever (F) down until it snaps into
place.
• When the directional lock is engaged,
the caster or wheel will make a clicking
noise while moving forward and lock
when pushed backward.
Figure 9a
Standard base
Utility base
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
E
E
F
F
F
F
