Invacare DLX - Manual (Page 27)

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FIGURE 4 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
(FIGURE 4)
NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock as-
semblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended psi on the side wall of tire.
1. Ensure the wheel lock is in the open (unlocked)
position.
2. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel
lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.
3. Adjust the position of wheel lock until the mea-
surement between the rear wheel and the wheel
lock shoe is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.
4. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.
5. Engage wheel lock and push against the wheel-
chair and determine if wheel lock engages the
wheel lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.
6. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock
holds the wheelchair.
7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for the opposite wheel lock.
Wheel Lock Handle
Wheel Lock
Shoe
Bolt and Locknut
Mounting Positions
5/32 and 5/16-inches
Rear
Wheel Wheelchair
Frame
8. If 5/32 and 5/16-inches measurement can not be
achieved, remove the bolt and locknut that secure
the wheel lock to the wheelchair and mount the
wheel lock in one (1) of two (2) mounting posi-
tions.
9. Repeat STEPS 1-7 until the wheel lock holds the
wheelchair.
ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS PROCEDURE 6
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