Invacare 9000 XT - Manual (Page 42)

9000 Series 42 Part No. 1056953
USING/ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL
LOCKS
USING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 3)
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks.
WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.
NOTE: The push or pull to lock wheel locks are also an option on the 9000XT Recliner.
1. Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. Push-to-Lock - To engage, push the wheel lock handle forward.
B. Pull-to-Lock - To engage, pull the wheel lock handle backward.
3. Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2.
PUSH TO LOCK
Unlocked
Position
Locked
Position
PULL TO LOCK
Unlocked
Position
Locked
Position
FIGURE 3 - USING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS
Wheel Lock
Wheel Lock
ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS SECTION 8
ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL
LOCKS
ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 4)
NOTE: The push or pull to lock wheel locks are also an option on the 9000XT Recliner.
NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure
that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire. The recommended tire
pressure is located on the side wall of the tire.
1. Disengage the wheel locks.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. BOLT-ON WHEEL LOCKS - Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the
wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
B. CLAMP-ON WHEEL LOCKS - Loosen the two (2) socket screws that
secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
3. Reposition the wheel lock so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe embeds the
tire 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for pneumatic tires) and HOLDS the occupied wheelchair
in place when pushed.