Installing The Wheel Lock Extension Handle - Invacare 9000 JYMNI PEDIATRIC Series Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
Adjusting The Patient Operated Wheel Locks
(Push or Pull to Lock) (FIGURE 5)
NOTE: The patient operated wheel locks are also used
on the Recliner.
NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting or re-
placing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires
are inflated to the recommended psi is located on the
side wall of tire.
1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel
lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.
2. Adjust the position of wheel lock until the measure-
ment between the rear wheel and the wheel lock shoe
is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.
3. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.
4. Engage wheel lock and push against the wheelchair
and determine if wheel lock engages the wheel lock
shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.
5. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock
holds the wheelchair.
6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite wheel lock.
7. If a measurement between 5/32 and 5/16-inches can
not be achieved, remove the bolt and locknut that
secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair and mount
the wheel lock in one (1) of two (2) mounting posi-
tions.
8. Repeat STEPS 1-6 until the wheel lock holds the
wheelchair.
Bolt and Locknut
Mounting
Positions
Rear
Wheel
Wheel
Lock
5/32 and
5/16-inches
FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED
WHEEL LOCKS (PUSH OR PULL TO LOCK)
INSTALLING THE WHEEL LOCK
EXTENSION HANDLE (FIGURE 6)
NOTE: Wheel lock extension handles cannot be installed on
high mount wheel locks already equipped with extension
handles.
Wheel Lock Handle
Wheel Lock
Shoe
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The following parts are included in Kit No. 1038599:
DESCRIPTION
Rubber Tip
#10 Flat Washer
Extension Handle
Elastic Cord Assembly
Instruction Sheet
Plastic Bag
1. Remove and discard the EXISTING rubber tip on
the wheel lock handle (if applicable).
2. Remove button screw, washer and locknut that se-
cures EXISTING handle to the wheel lock assembly.
3. Attach the looped end of the elastic cord of the wheel lock
extension handle over the spacer of the EXISTING handle.
4. Reassemble the EXISTING handle to the wheel lock
with the button screw, washer and locknut to secure
the cord around the spacer.
NOTE: Cord is made of stretchable material and may be
adjusted to a light or loose fit to meet the needs of the user.
5. Push the opposite end of the elastic cord up through
the slotted hole in the wheel lock extension handle.
6. Run the cord through the washer and tie a knot above
the washer as shown in FIGURE 5.
7. Pull the cord back down into the wheel lock exten-
sion handle.
8. Install the NEW rubber tip.
9. Slide wheel lock extension handle over EXISTING
handle.
Knot (STEP 6)
Rubber Tip
(STEP 8)
Elastic Cord
(STEPS 3 & 5)
Spacer (STEP 3)
Button Screw
(STEPS
2 & 4)
Wheel Lock
Assembly
(STEP 2)
FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING THE WHEEL LOCK
EXTENSION HANDLE
PROCEDURE 8
QUANTITY
2
2
2
2
1
1
Washer
(STEP 6)
Wheel Lock
Extension
Handle
(STEP 5)
EXISTING Handle
(STEP 9)
Locknut
Washer
(STEPS
(STEPS 2 & 4)
2 & 4)
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