6.8
Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock
Levers
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Misuse of motor locks may result in injury or damage.
–
DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks until
the power is in the off position.
Motor lock
A
disengagement/engagement allows
free-wheeling or joystick controlled operation.
Free-wheeling allows an assistant to maneuver the
wheelchair without power.
Motor lock levers are located between the rear caster
assembly and drive wheel on both sides of the wheelchair.
1.
Perform one of the following as if viewing the motors from
behind the wheelchair (Detail “A”):
•
Disengage (PUSH) - Move the motor lock levers UP to
disengage the motors and push the wheelchair.
•
Engage (DRIVE) - Move the motor lock levers DOWN to
engage the motors and drive the wheelchair.
6.9
Disengaging/Engaging the Wheel locks
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Misuse of wheel locks may result in injury or damage.
–
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with
the wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.
–
DO NOT use the wheel locks (if equipped) when the
wheelchair power is on. Invacare recommends the
use of wheel locks.
Use the wheel locks whenever the clutches are disengaged
and the wheelchair is being pushed.
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