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Rear Wheel Locks
WARNING:
Rear wheel locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving
wheelchair. The wheelchair may veer out of control or tip over. They should only
be used to keep the rear wheels from turning when the wheelchair is at a complete
stop. Failure to do so could result in user injury as well as damage to equipment
or other property.
Do not use the rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving. You may
veer out of control or tip over.
Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip and may allow the wheel
to turn when you do not expect it.
To adjust the rear wheel locks:
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.
Note:
The brakes must be in the unlocked position to adjust.
1.
Loosen the two lock nuts on the back side of the brake assembly.
2.
Adjust the brake assembly (tap with hammer) to leave approximately 1/2” (1.27 cm)
between the brake pad and the tire
3.
Tighten the lock nuts.
