Procedure 2 - Wheel Lock/Brake; Converting Wheel Lock To Brake And Vice Versa; Using The Wheel Lock; Using The Brake - Invacare 9000 series Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

PROCEDURE 2
This procedure includes the following:

Converting Wheel Lock to Brake and Vice Versa

Using the Wheel Lock

Using the Brake

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CONVERTING WHEEL LOCK TO
H
BRAKE AND VICE VERSA (FIGURE 1)
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1. Pull the knob on the wheel lock block OUT.
L
2. Rotate the wheel lock block to the horizontal or ver-
tical position as shown in FIGURE 1.
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3. Release the knob.
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CLDs Built BEFORE 09/05/00
C
K
WHEEL LOCK
VERTICAL POSITION
CLDs Built AFTER 09/05/00
WHEEL LOCK
B
R
VERTICAL POSITION
A
K FIGURE 1 - CONVERTING THE WHEEL LOCK TO
E BRAKE AND VICE VERSA
USING THE WHEEL LOCK (FIGURE 2)
The shift lever MUST be in the neutral position be-
fore activating the wheel lock. Failure to do so
can cause accidental release of the wheel lock,
possibly resulting in injury or make it more difficult
to disengage the wheel lock feature.
1. Position the shift lever in the neutral position. Refer
to SHIFTING in PROCEDURE 1 of this manual.
2. Ensure wheel lock block is in vertical position. Refer
to CONVERTING THE WHEEL LOCK TO BRAKE
AND VICE VERSA in this procedure of the manual.
3. Pull the drive arm rearward until the wheel lock block
engages with the rear tire.
4. Push or pull wheelchair to ensure rear wheel DOES NOT
rotate with wheel lock engaged. If rear wheel DOES rotate
with wheel lock engaged, perform the following steps:
BRAKE
Wheel
Lock
Block
Knob
HORIZONTAL POSITION
BRAKE
Wheel
Lock
Block
Knob
HORIZONTAL POSITION
WARNING
A. Check to make sure wheels are inflated to proper psi
(if applicable) and perform (1) one of the following:
i. If wheels ARE inflated to proper psi, proceed
to STEP B.
ii. If wheels ARE NOT inflated to proper psi,
inflate to proper psi and repeat STEP 4.
B. Contact a qualified dealer to adjust wheel lock.
CLDs Built BEFORE
09/05/00
Shift
Drive
Lever
Arm
Wheel
Lock
Block
Rear
Tire
NOTE: Wheel lock block shown in vertical (wheel lock)
position.
FIGURE 2 - USING THE WHEEL LOCK/
USING THE BRAKE
USING THE BRAKE (FIGURE 2)
WARNING
The brake should be tested at a slow speed in
the presence of an assistant. Otherwise, injury or
damage may occur.
1. Ensure wheel lock block is in horizontal position. Refer
to CONVERTING THE WHEEL LOCK TO BRAKE
AND VICE VERSA in this procedure of the manual.
2. Slowly begin driving the wheelchair. Refer to DRIV-
ING, STEERING AND SHIFTING in PROCEDURE
1 of this manual.
NOTE: Continue steering the wheelchair as necessary
while testing or using the brake.
3. Pull drive arm rearward until wheel lock block contacts rear
tire and slows wheelchair to desired speed. If brake DOES
NOT make contact with rear tire perform the following steps:
A. Check to make sure wheels are inflated to proper psi
(if applicable) and perform (1) one of the following:
i. If wheels ARE inflated to proper psi, pro-
ceed to STEP B.
ii. If wheels ARE NOT inflated to proper psi,
inflate to proper psi and repeat STEPS 2-3.
B. Contact a qualified dealer to adjust brake.
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WHEEL LOCK/BRAKE
CLDs Built AFTER
09/05/00
Shift
Lever
Wheel
Drive
Lock
Arm
Block
Rear
Tire