Folding The Wheelchair; Using Wheel Locks - Invacare AX3 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 4—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

Folding the Wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2.
1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked
position to the front of the wheelchair.
2. Pivot footplates upward to vertical
position.
3. With both hands, grasp the middle of
the seat upholstery at the front and
back edge and lift up.
CAUTION
DO NOT allow upholstery to hang
between the cross braces.
4. Place excess seat upholstery over the
armrest.

Using Wheel Locks

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. Wheel locks
are NOT brakes.
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 4.3.
1. Ensure wheelchair is not moving before engaging.
2. To engage, push the wheel lock handle forward until the wheel locks shoe contacts the
wheel.
3. Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2.
Wheel
™
AX3 Wheelchair
WARNING
DETAIL "A"
Wheel
Lock
Handle
Wheel Lock Shoe
FIGURE 4.3 Using Wheel Locks
FIGURE 4.2 Folding the Wheelchair
Wheel
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DETAIL "B"
Wheel
Lock
Handle
Wheel Lock Shoe
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