Invacare Solara Jr. 1106628 - Manual (Page 44)

Solara jr.™ 44 Part No. 1106628
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Adjusting Wheel Locks
Using the Wheel Locks
Installing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may
result.
FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS - HAND ACTIVATED
ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURES 1 AND 2)
NOTE: When changing the position of the rear wheels, the wheel locks MUST be repositioned.
NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended p.s.i on the side wall of the tire.
NOTE: The foot activated wheel locks and the front wheel locks adjust in the same way.
NOTE: If wheel locks need replacement, installation must be performed by a qualified technician.
1. Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) socket screws and set screws that secure the
wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.
2. Measure the distance between the WHEEL LOCK SHOE and the REAR WHEEL.
3. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair frame until the measurement is between 5/32 and
5/16-inches.
4. Securely tighten the two (2) socket screws and set screws.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for the opposite wheel lock.
6. Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair to determine if the wheel locks
engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair.
7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 until the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheel-
chair.
Wheel Lock
Assembly
Upper Wheelchair
Frame Tube
Socket
Screws
Rear
Wheel
Set
Screws
18 - 24-INCH REAR WHEELS
Wheel Lock
Shoe
12 AND 16-INCH REAR WHEELS
Rear Wheel
Lower Wheelchair Frame Tube
Socket Screws
Set Screws
Wheel Lock
Assembly
Wheel Lock
Shoe
WHEEL LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS PROCEDURE 8
WHEEL
LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERS