Section 12-Wheelocks And Anti-Tippers; Adjusting The Wheel Locks - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 12—WHEELOCKS AND
ANTI-TIPPERS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. Wheel locks
are NOT brakes.

Adjusting the Wheel Locks

If wheel locks DO NOT hold the occupied wheelchair in place contact a qualified
technician, otherwise injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.1 on page 122.
NOTE: Before adjusting the wheel locks, make sure the tires are inflated to the recommended psi
on the sidewall of the tire.
1. Make sure the wheel lock is disengaged from the rear wheels.
2. Loosen the socket screws that secure the wheel locks 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.
4. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut or socket screws securing the wheel lock to the
wheelchair frame.
5. Engage the wheel lock.
NOTE: For steps 6‐9 refer to FIGURE 12.1 on page 122, Detail "A" ‐ Bolt‐on wheel locks.
6. Measure the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire.
NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 1/8 inch (3/16 inch
if pneumatic tire) into the tire when engaged.
7. Repeat STEPS 1‐6 until 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.
8. Repeat STEPS 1‐7 for the opposite wheel lock.
9. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is held in place when
pushed.
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SECTION 12—WHEELOCKS AND ANTI-TIPPERS
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