Invacare R51 Owners Manual - Page 69

SECTION 14-WHEEL LOCKS SECTION 14-WHEEL LOCKS ƽ WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage may result. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 14.1 on page 70. Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks ƽ WARNING Wheel locks are an option on RWD (you can order with or without wheel locks). Transfer to and from the wheelchair in the presence of a qualified health care professional to determine individual safety limits. Invacare strongly recommends ordering the wheel locks as an additional safeguards for the wheelchair user. Installing/Adjusting NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire. NOTE: If necessary, remove threaded plastic insert from the wheel lock mounting hole in the wheelchair frame. 1. Position the wheel lock on the wheelchair frame. 2. Loosely install the hex screw and locknut that secures the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 3. Make sure wheel lock is disengaged from rear wheel. 4. Measure the distance between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel. 5. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair until the measurement is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches. 6. Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 7. Repeat STEPS 2-6 for the opposite wheel lock. 8. Disengage the clutches. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 67. 9. Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair to determine if the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair. 10. Repeat STEPS 3-9 until the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair. 11. Engage clutches. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 67. Part No. 1106645 69 R51™and R51LXP