Wheel lock adjustment/replacement, Refer to wheel lock – Invacare Top End X-Terminator QR User Manual
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SECTION 5—WHEELS
Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs
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Wheel Lock Adjustment/Replacement
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.20.
NOTE: Invacare recommends low mount wheels locks when engaging in any contact sport.
NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the High/Low mount wheel locks, ensure that the tires are
inflated to the recommended psi on the sidewall of the tire.
1. Loosen the locknuts and hex/allen screws that secure the High/Low mount wheel
locks to side frame.
2. Perform one of the following:
• Replacing the High/Low Mount Wheel Lock:
i. Remove the locknuts and hex/allen screws and remove existing wheel lock
from the wheelchair.
ii. Install the new wheel lock and adjust.
• Adjusting the High/Low Mount Wheel Lock:
i. Measure the distance between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel.
ii. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair until the measurement is between
5/32 and 5/16‐inches.
iii. Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
iv. Repeat this procedure for the opposite wheel lock.
v. Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair to determine if the
wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the occupied wheelchair.
vi. Repeat STEPS i‐v until the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold
the occupied wheelchair.