Invacare 9000 SL User Manual page 67

5. Engage the wheel lock.
6. Measure the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire as shown in FIGURE 4 on page 68.
Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 1/8-inch (3/16-inch if pneumatic tire) into the tire
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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. If the measurement of 1/8-inch (3/16-inch for pneumatic tires) can not be achieved, Perform one of the following:
• Bolt-on wheel locks - Remove the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame and mount the wheel lock in the
remaining mounting position.
• Clamp-on Wheel locks - Proceed to STEP 9.
9. If wheel lock is unable to properly engage the wheel it may be necessary to install wheel lock shoe extensions. Refer to Installing Wheel Lock
Shoe Extensions on page 69.
10. Repeat STEPS 1-9 for the opposite wheel lock.
11. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is held in place when pushed.
WARNING
If wheel locks DO NOT hold the occupied wheelchair in place, contact a qualified technician. Otherwise injury or damage
may occur.
Part No. 1056953
10 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
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Invacare® 9000 Series Wheelchair