Adjusting The Wheel Lock - Invacare Orbit Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Engaging/Disengaging Hand
Activated Wheel Locks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 10.3.
1. Push handle forward away from tire to
engage wheel locks.
2. Pull handle back toward tire to
disengage wheel locks.
3. Only 12‐inch rear wheel shown for
clarity.

Adjusting the Wheel Lock

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.4 on page 68.
NOTE: Before adjusting the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended P.S.I. on the side wall of the tire.
1. Loosen the two socket screws that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair
frame.
NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 3/16‐inch into the
tire when engaged.
2. Adjust the position of wheel lock until the 3/16‐inch measurement is obtained for
correct wheel lock adjustment.
3. Securely tighten the two socket screws.
4. Repeat procedure for opposite wheel lock.
5. Engage the wheel lock and push against the wheelchair and determine if the wheel
lock engages the wheel lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.
6. Repeat the STEPS 1‐5 until the wheel lock holds the wheelchair.
Part No. 1073955
SECTION 10—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
Engage
FIGURE 10.3 Hand Activated Wheel Lock
Procedures
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Disengage
Orbit
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