SECTION 15—WHEEL LOCKS
Part No. 1106645
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R51™and R51LXP
SECTION 15—WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 15.1 on page 74.
Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks
WARNING
Wheel locks are an option on RWD (you can order with or without wheel locks).
Transfer to and from the wheelchair in the presence of a qualified health care pro-
fessional to determine individual safety limits. Invacare strongly recommends
ordering the wheel locks as an additional safeguards for the wheelchair user.
Installing/Adjusting
NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to
the recommended psi on the side wall of tire.
NOTE: If necessary, remove threaded plastic insert from the wheel lock mounting hole in the
wheelchair frame.
1. Position the wheel lock on the wheelchair frame.
2. Loosely install the hex screw and locknut that secures the wheel lock to the wheelchair
frame.
3. Make sure wheel lock is disengaged from rear wheel.
4. Measure the distance between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel.
5. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair until the measurement is between 5/32 and
5/16-inches.
6. Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
7. Repeat STEPS 2-6 for the opposite wheel lock.
8. Disengage the clutches. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 71.
9. Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair to determine if the wheel
locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair.
10. Repeat STEPS 3-9 until the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the
wheelchair.
11. Engage clutches. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 71.
