Activeforever Invacare Tracer IV Wheelchair - Manual (Page 46)

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
Tracer ® IV 46 Part No. 1110558
7. Repeat the STEPS 1-6 until the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for
pneumatic tires) and holds the wheelchair.
8. If the measurement of 1/8-inch
(3/16-inch for pneumatic tires) cannot
be achieved, it may be necessary to
install wheel lock shoe extensions.
Refer to Installing Wheel Lock Shoe
Extensions on page 46.
9. Repeat STEPS 1-8 for the opposite
wheel lock.
10. Engage both wheel locks and ensure
the occupied wheelchair is held in
place when pushed.
ƽ WARNING
If wheel locks DO NOT hold the
occupied wheelchair in place, contact a
qualified technician; otherwise injury or
damage may occur.
FIGURE 9.4 Adjusting Patient Operated
Wheel Locks
Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.5.
1. Loosen the two set screws on the wheel lock shoe extension until the set screws DO
NOT protrude into the slot.
2. Insert the wheel lock shoe into the slot
in the shoe extension.
NOTE: Ensure the pointed end of the wheel
lock shoe extension is facing toward the rear
wheel.
3. Position the wheel lock shoe extension
so the outside edge is flush with the
end of the wheel lock shoe.
4. Securely tighten the two set screws to
secure the wheel lock shoe extension to
the wheel lock shoes.
FIGURE 9.5 Installing Wheel Lock Shoe
Extensions
1/8-inch (3/16-inch
pneumatic tires)
Wheel Lock
Shoe
Tire
Wheel Lock
Handle
Rear Wheel
Wheel Lock Shoe
Wheel Lock
Bolt and Locknut
Mounting Positions
DETAIL “A”
Wheel Lock Shoe
Extension
Pointed End of
Wheel Lock Shoe
Extension
Slot
Set Screws