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Detail “a” - push-to-lock model, Adjusting wheel locks, Disengage the wheel lock – Invacare 9000 Topaz User Manual

Page 50: Engage the wheel lock, Repeat steps 1-7 for the opposite wheel lock, 10 anti-tippers/wheel locks

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10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

Invacare®9000 Topaz™Wheelchair

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Part No 1100869

FIGURE 2 Using Wheel Locks

Adjusting Wheel locks

1.

Disengage the wheel lock.

2.

Loosen the two socket screws that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

3.

Reposition the wheel lock and/or wheel lock clamp so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 3/16 inch and holds the occupied

wheelchair in place when pushed.

4.

Securely tighten the two socket screws securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.

5.

Engage the wheel lock.

6.

Measure the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire (Detail "A").

7.

Repeat STEPS 1-6 until the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 3/16 inch and holds the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed.

8.

Repeat STEPS 1-7 for the opposite wheel lock.

For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3 on page 51.

Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe 3/16 inch into the tire when engaged.

DETAIL “A” - PUSH-TO-LOCK MODEL

DETAIL “B” - PULL-TO-LOCK MODEL

Unlocked Position

Unlocked Position

Locked Position

Locked Position

Wheel Lock

Handle

Wheel Lock

Handle