Activeforever Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Transport Chair - Manual (Page 31)

SECTION 8—HAND BRAKES/WHEEL LOCKS
Part No.1125095 31 Transport Chairs
Adjusting Cable Adjuster Unit
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4.
Test the brake with the brake handle. Observe how the brake lever engages the wheel. If
the tension of the brake handle is still too loose or too tight, adjust using the following
steps:
1. Ensure brake handle is not locked.
2. Do one of the following:
• To Loosen: Brace the jam nut while turning the adjustment screw clockwise.
• To Tighten: Brace the jam nut while turning the adjustment screw
counterclockwise.
3. Repeat with other brake.
FIGURE 8.4 Adjusting Cable Adjuster Unit
Adjusting Wheel Lock
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.5 on page 32.
1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the transport chair
frame.
2. Adjust the position of wheel lock until the measurement between the rear wheel and
the wheel lock shoe is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.
3. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.
4. Engage the wheel lock.
5. Push against the transport chair and determine if the wheel lock engages the wheel
lock shoe enough to hold the transport chair.
6. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock holds the transport chair.
7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite wheel lock.
Jam Nut
Brake
Lever
Adjustment Screw