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1 General

Check all parts for shipping damage.  In case of damage, DO NOT use.  Contact Carrier/UPM for further instructions.
To ensure the safe installation of the Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kits, these instructions must be followed.

1.1 Symbols

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury
of property damage.  See the information below for definitions of the signal words.

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage or minor injury or both.

Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.

1.2 Overview

WARNING

DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and
understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals,
service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment.  If you
are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional,
dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
This procedure 

MUST

 be performed by a qualified technician.

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

WARNING

Sloped Surfaces: Always engage the wheelchairs manual locks while seated on any type of sloped
surface. Safer Locks are not designed to engage while the wheelchair is occupied.

WARNING

The intended use of Safer Automatic Wheelchair Wheel Locks is to safe guard against unintended
wheelchair roll while transferring to and from the wheelchair in the event that the manual locks are
not engaged. Safer Locks are not a manual lock replacement. 
CONTINUE TO USE YOU WHEELCHAIRS MANUAL LOCKS AS NORMAL.

For Installation/Technical assistance please call 601-353-3193 ext. 215, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST

Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kit

Installation / Maintenance Manual

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Summary of Contents for SAFER-DRV-GT

Page 1: ...OUR WEBSITE AT www saferwheelchairs com Viper Plus GT SAFER DRV GT TO FIT DRIVE WHEELCHAIR MODEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Please read the entire installation packet and review all pictures...

Page 2: ...uals service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment If you are unable to understand the warnings cautions or instructions contact a healthcare professional deal...

Page 3: ...sets seat 19 5 from floor B Hemi Height Generally two to three inches lower than Standard Adult Height allows the seated user to easily propel their wheelchair Check that you receive all parts listed...

Page 4: ...rew 3 Mounting Screw 2 per side 5 Adjuster Cover 6 Clamp Screw 7 Override Handle Clamp 2 5 Override Assembly Breakdown 1 Override Handle 2 Override Fine Tune Adjuster 3 Override Assembly Adjuster 4 Ki...

Page 5: ...Axle Receptacle Fig 3 nut attached to the receptacle from the inside of the frame Fig 4 Once the nut is removed slide the receptacle out to expose the axle settings Fig 5 Install the supplied Axle Sle...

Page 6: ...Fig 8 Fig 9 Fig 6 Fig 7 3 1 Installing the Lock Pin Assembly Continued Page 6...

Page 7: ...nsert the Cable in the appropriate slot in the Override Assembly Adjuster 2 5 4 and close the Cover Fig 10 5 Adjust the Override Fine Tune Adjuster 2 5 2 to the point when the handle is squeezed the L...

Page 8: ...r cross brace Fig 14 Thread Screws through Clamp into the Paddle Arm Assembly but DO NOT tighten the Clamp at this point Fig 15 3 Move the Paddle Arm Assembly back and forth until Cable is at the corr...

Page 9: ...same Safer Lock Kit that you are currently installing and is shown as a reference to depict the correct installation of Cam Paddle Assembly Fig 19 Fig 20 3 3 Installing the Paddle Arm Assembly Continu...

Page 10: ...b Fig 21 Fig 22 3 5 Reinstalling the Rear Wheel 1 Put 2 of the 4 Washers that are supplied onto the Axle Bolt Two Washers Per Side Fig 23 2 Slide the rear wheel onto the Axle Bolt Fig 24 3 4 Screw on...

Page 11: ...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...

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Page 13: ...Safer Service Stand Page 13...

Page 14: ...tions or improper installation performed by facilities outside of the Safer Automatic Wheelchair Wheel Lock facility Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference You must provide p...

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