Invacare 9000 XDT User Manual

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Wheel Lock

Handle

Bolt and Locknut

Mounting
Positions

Wheel

Lock

Shoe/

Shoe

Extension

5/32 and

5/16-inches

Rear

Wheel

FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING THE PATIENT

OPERATED WHEEL LOCK

Wheel

Lock

Wheelchair

Frame

ADJUSTING THE PATIENT
OPERATED WHEEL LOCK (FIGURE 7)

NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION WARNING in the
SAFETY SUMMARY section of this instruction sheet.

NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting or re-
placing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires
are inflated to the recommended p.s.i. The recommended
tire pressure is located on the side wall of the tire.

1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel

lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.

2. Adjust the position of wheel lock until the measure-

ment between the rear wheel and the wheel lock shoe
or shoe extension is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.

NOTE: If a measurement between 5/32 and 5/16-inches
cannot be achieved, remove the bolt and locknut that
secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair and mount the
wheel lock in one (1) of two (2) mounting positions.

3. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.

4. Engage the wheel lock and push it against the wheel-

chair to determine if the wheel lock engages the wheel
lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.

5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 until the wheel lock holds the

wheelchair.

6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite wheel lock.

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