Section 9-Wheel Locks; Replacing/Adjusting The Wheel Locks; Replacing The Wheel Lock; Adjusting The Wheel Lock - Invacare Top End Crossfire T6 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

If wheel locks do not hold the occupied wheelchair in place contact a qualified tech-

nician - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.

NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing wheel locks, ensure that the tires are inflated to the

recommended psi on the sidewall of the tire.

1. Remove the two mounting screws and remove the existing wheel lock from the

wheelchair.

2. Using the two mounting screws, install the new wheel lock. Securely tighten.

1. Engage the wheel locks.

NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 3/16-inch into the

pneumatic tire (1/8-inch for urethane wheels) when engaged.

2. If necessary, loosen the two mounting screws that secure the wheel locks to the

wheelchair frame and adjust position of the wheel lock until the 3/16-inch (1/8-inch for

urethane wheels) measurement is obtained for correct wheel lock adjustment.

3. Securely tighten the two mounting screw(s).

4. Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair and determine if the wheel

locks engage the wheel locks enough to hold the wheelchair.

5. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel locks hold the wheelchair.

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SECTION 9—WHEEL LOCKS

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Crossfire

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