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Safer Locks SAFER-MED-K4 Installation Instructions Manual

To fit medline wheelchair excel k4 lightweight
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAFER-MED-K4
TO FIT MEDLINE WHEELCHAIR MODELS:
Excel K4 Lightweight
IMPORTANT! Please read the entire installation packet and review all pictures
before starting installation.
INSTALLATION VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT
www.saferwheelchairs.com
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAFER-MED-K4 TO FIT MEDLINE WHEELCHAIR MODELS: Excel K4 Lightweight IMPORTANT! Please read the entire installation packet and review all pictures before starting installation. INSTALLATION VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.saferwheelchairs.com Page 1...
  • Page 2 WARNING Sloped Surfaces: Always engage the wheelchairs manual locks while seated on any type of sloped surface. Safer Locks are not designed to engage while the wheelchair is occupied. WARNING The intended use of Safer Automatic Wheelchair Wheel Locks is to safe guard against unintended wheelchair roll while transferring to and from the wheelchair in the event that the manual locks are not engaged.
  • Page 3 2 Safer Automatic Wheel Lock General Overview Tools Required - Flat Head Screwdriver, Phillips Screwdriver, Socket Wrench Set, Rubber Hammer (Allen Wrench included). 2.1 Parts Supplied Check that you receive all parts listed and for any damage to parts during shipping. In case of damage, DO NOT USE.
  • Page 4 2.3 Lock Pin Assembly Breakdown 1: Lock Pin Assembly Cable Guide 2: Set Screw 3: Mounting Screw (2 per side) 4: Clamp 5: Lock Pin 2.4 Paddle Assembly Breakdown 1: Mounting Screws (3 per side) 2: Set Screw 3: Clamp 4: Left/Right Label 2.5 Override Assembly Breakdown 1: Override Handle...

  • Page 5: Installation

    3 Installation 3.1 Installing the Lock Pin Assembly CAUTION If not using a Safer Wheelchair Service Stand (pg. 13), securely block up the wheelchair frame so that the rear wheels do not touch work surface and the wheels rotate freely. As Pre-Assembled - Locks are labeled Left &...
  • Page 6 3.2 Installing the Override Assembly The Override Assembly Adjuster Cover pops off for adjusting. Take Override Assembly Adjuster Cover (2.5-3) off and give enough slack in the cable to install the Override Assembly. Wrap Override Assembly Cable under the Lock Pin Assembly cable guide and up to the handle of the wheelchair.
  • Page 7 3.3 Installing the Paddle Arm Assembly Wrap Paddle Arm Assembly Cable under the Lock Pin Assembly Cable Guide (Fig. 3) and mount under the seat of the wheelchair. Your Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kit is set up for installation at Adult Height. (See 2.2) Refer to Lock Pin/Override Assembly Adjustment Guide for Hemi Height Settings.
  • Page 8 3.4 Removing and Replacing the Manual Wheel Locks WARNING The manual wheel locks must be replaced with the extended locks provided in your kit Before removing the existing wheel locks, mark where they are located on the frame. Using a 10mm socket, remove the nut from the manual lock inside the wheelchair frame. (Fig.16) Once the nut is removed, pull the bolt and manual lock off of the frame and discard.
  • Page 9 3.6 Reinstalling the Rear Wheel Slide the Metal Spacer, supplied with kit, onto Axle Bolt. (Fig. 20) Put 2 of the 4 Washers that are supplied onto the Axle Bolt- Two Washers Per Side (Fig.21/22) Slide the rear wheel, then the Lock Washer onto the Axle Bolt. (Fig. 23) Screw on the Axle Nut and tighten until fully on the bolt with threads showing.
  • Page 10 4 TESTING 4.1 Testing to ensure Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kits are installed correctly Before removing chair from work stand, press the Override Assembly Handle (2.5-1) and release while turning the wheel. You will need to do this to ensure the Lock Pin Assembly Pin pops into all 16 holes in the Wheel Locking Hub.
  • Page 11 5 KIT FIT LIST Page 11...
  • Page 12 LOCK PIN ASSEMBLY AND OVERRIDE ASSEMBLY CABLE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE INVACARE WHEELCHAIRS CABLE OVER-RIDE CHAIR CABLE OVER-RIDE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT BACK CHAIR GUIDE ADJUSTMENT CHAIR BACK CHAIR MODEL HOLE SLOT HEIGHT MODEL HOLE SLOT HEIGHT Tracer EX-2 Adult XDT Tall 16" 15" Tracer EX-2 Hemi XDT Tall...
  • Page 13 Safer Wheelchair Service Stand Page 13...
  • Page 14 DuPont. The plastic materials used in the locks include Zytel nylon, a component that is strong, durable and slides easily against itself and metal without lubrication. Even when exposed to water, Zytel will not corrode. Safer Locks also have stainless steel and zinc hardware which allows the locks to be washed by any cleaning method without the risk of rust or corrosion.
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