SECTION 8—WHEEL LOCKS
Crossfire
™
T6A Wheelchair
42
Part No 1134343
SECTION 8—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.
Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks
WARNING
If wheel locks DO NOT hold the occupied wheelchair in place contact a qualified
technician - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE
8.1
on
page 43.
NOTE:
Before
adjusting
or
replacing
wheel
locks,
ensure
that
the
tires
are
inflated
to
the
recommended
psi
on
the
sidewall
of
the
tire.
Replacing the Wheel Lock
1. Loosen
the
two
mounting
screws
and
remove
the
existing
wheel
lock
from
the
wheelchair.
2. Using
the
two
mounting
screws,
install
the
new
wheel
lock.
Securely
tighten.
Adjusting the Wheel Lock
1. Engage
the
wheel
locks.
NOTE:
Any
wheel
lock
adjustment
should
embed
the
wheel
lock
shoe
at
least
3/16
‐
inch
into
the
pneumatic
tire
(1/8
‐
inch
for
urethane
wheels)
when
engaged.
2. If
necessary,
loosen
the
two
mounting
screws
that
secure
the
wheel
locks
to
the
wheelchair
frame
and
adjust
position
of
the
wheel
lock
until
the
3/16
‐
inch
(1/8
‐
inch
for
urethane
wheels)
measurement
is
obtained
for
correct
wheel
lock
adjustment.
3. Securely
tighten
the
two
mounting
screw(s).
4. Engage
the
wheel
locks
and
push
against
the
wheelchair
and
determine
if
the
wheel
locks
engage
the
tires
enough
to
hold
the
wheelchair.
5. Repeat
the
above
procedures
until
the
wheel
locks
hold
the
wheelchair.