4 TESTING
4.1 Testing to ensure Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kits are installed correctly
1.
Before removing chair from work stand, press the Override Assembly Handle (2.5-1) and release while
turning the wheel. You will need to do this to ensure the Lock Pin Assembly Pin pops into all 16 holes
in the Wheel Locking Hub.
Do this on both sides of chair.
To adjust the Lock Pin Assembly Pin: While holding pressure on pin with wheel, using a
7/16 wrench, adjust nut to increase or decrease pin clearance. (Fig. 24)
Fig. 21
2.
When pressing the Override Assembly Handle, make sure the Lock Pin Assembly Pin is retracted
enough so the pin will not touch the Wheel Locking Hub. You can make fine adjustments by adjusting
the eye bolt on top of the Override Assembly Adjuster. (2.5-2 and Fig. 22)
4.2 Testing by USING the Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kits.
1.
Remove chair from work stand. Sit in and stand out of chair multiple times to ensure the
Safer Automatic Wheel Locking system is working properly.
Fig. 23
CAUTION
Use caution when sitting and standing from wheelchair while testing. If the Safer Automatic Wheel
Lock system fails, it has been designed to fail in the LOCKED position. However if the Safer Automatic
Wheel Lock Kit is not installed properly, the Lock Pin Assembly may not lock into the Wheel
Locking Hub. Follow all the Safety Guidelines in the Wheelchairs Owners Manual.
If The Safer Automatic Wheel Lock system does not work properly after troubleshooting,
Contact UPM/Manufacture for further instructions.
or tighten the Lock Pin Assembly Set Screw (2.3-2). If the Set Screw is too tight, this can cause the
Lock Pin Assembly to become out of line.
Fig. 22
If Lock Pin Assembly Pin (2.3-5) does not pop into ALL 16 holes of the Wheel Locking Hub, loosen
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