Invacare PROX4F80 Operation Manual - Page 29

Using the Wheel Locks SECTION 4-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks - otherwise injury or damage may occur. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. Engaging the wheel locks may not prevent the wheelchair from moving on all floor surfaces including those that may be wet or slick. always exercise caution when transferring into or out of your wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.3. NOTE: For maintenance and/or adjustment procedure, refer to Wheel Locks on page 38. NOTE: Position wheelchair on a flat, level surface to perform this procedure. NOTE: Hide-a-way wheel locks are push-to-lock ONLY (Detail "A"). 1. Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks. 2. To engage wheel locks, perform one of the following: • Push-to-Lock - Push the wheel lock handle towards front of wheelchair until the wheel lock engages the drive wheel and holds wheelchair in place. • Pull-to-Lock - Pull the wheel lock handle back towards rear of wheelchair until the wheel lock engages the rear wheel and holds wheelchair in place. 3. To disengage the wheel locks, perform one of the following: • Push-to-Lock - Pull the wheel lock handle back towards rear of wheelchair. • Pull-to-Lock - Push the wheel lock handle forward towards front of wheelchair. . Push-to-Lock Wheel Lock Handle Pull to Disengage Push to Engage Pull-to-Lock Wheel Lock Handle Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Rear Wheel Wheel Lock Pull to Engage Push to Disengage DETAIL "A" - HIDE-A-WAY WHEEL LOCKS Wheel Lock Handle Wheel Lock Rear Wheel Push to Engage Pull to Disengage FIGURE 4.3 Using the Wheel Locks Part No 1125104 29 ProSPIN™ X4™