12 WHEEL LOCKS
89
Adjusting Wheel Lock Tension.
1.
Loosen, but DO NOT remove the two set screws (A) that secure the wheel lock assembly (B) to the wheelchair frame (C).
2.
Measure the distance between the wheel lock shoe (D) and the rear wheel (E).
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.
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.
FIGURE
Adjusting Wheel Locks- Adjusting Wheel Lock Tension.
A
C
B
E
Measure This Distance
D