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A pelvic wedge or similar device can help the patient from sliding down in the seat. Consult
with the patient’s doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if the patient needs such a device.
Use positioning belts only with a cooperative patient. Make sure that the patient can easily
remove the belts in an emergency.
Never use positioning belts as a patient restraint or on a patient who is comatose or agitated.
Rear Wheel Locks
WARNING: Rear wheel locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving chair.
They should only be used to keep the rear wheels from turning when the chair is
at a complete stop. The commode may veer out of control or tip over which could
result in user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip and may
allow the wheel to turn when it is not expected.
NOTE: Be sure the rear tires are inflated to the proper pressure before adjusting the parking
brake. The proper tire pressure setting is indicated on the side of the tire.
To adjust the rear wheel locks:
1.
Be sure the rear tires are inflated to the proper pressure before adjusting the rear wheel
locks. The proper tire pressure setting is indicated on the side of the tire.
2.
Loosen the two lock nuts on the back side of the brake assembly.
3.
Adjust the brake assembly (tap with hammer) to leave approximately 1/2” between the
brake pad and the tire.
4.
Tighten the lock nuts.
1/2”
Lock Nuts
