Removing/Installing Wheel Locks; Removing; Installing - Invacare Solara Service Manual

SECTION 8—WHEELS

REMOVING/INSTALLING WHEEL LOCKS

NOTE: Refer to FIGURE 8.6 for this procedure.

REMOVING

NOTE: BEFORE removing the wheel lock, note position of wheel lock on the wheelchair frame for
proper reinstallation.
1. Remove the two (2) socket screws that secure the existing wheel lock to the wheelchair
frame.
2. Do one (1) of the following:
A. 12 inch Wheels - Remove the socket screw and locknut that secures the foot release
lever to the wheel lock. Proceed to STEP 3.
B. 20 or 22 inch Wheels - Proceed to STEP 3.
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for opposite side, if necessary.
4. Install the wheel lock(s). Refer to Installing on page 50.

INSTALLING

1. Position the new wheel lock on the wheelchair frame as shown in FIGURE 8.6.
2. Do one of the following:
A. 12 inch Wheels - Install the socket screw and locknut to secure the foot release lever
to the wheel lock. Proceed to STEP 3.
B. 20 or 22 inch Wheels - Proceed to STEP 3.
3. Install the two (2) socket screws to secure the new wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite side, if necessary.
5. Adjust the wheel lock(s). Refer to the Owner's Manual, part number 1080556.
12-INCH WHEEL
Socket Screw
and Locknut
Front Release
Lever
Wheelchair
Frame
FIGURE 8.6 - REMOVING/INSTALLING WHEEL LOCKS
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Solara and Solara Limited
Socket
Screw
Wheel Lock
50
20 OR 22-INCH WHEEL
Wheel Lock
Wheel Lock
Socket Screw
Part No 1085787
Wheelchair
Frame