Wheel Lock Adjustment - Invacare TRACER EX Operator And Maintenance Manual

PROCEDURE 7

WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT

(FIGURE 4)
NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock
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assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the
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N
recommended psi on the side wall of tire.
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1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel
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E
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lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.
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2. Adjust the position of wheel lock until the mea-
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L
surement between the rear wheel and the wheel
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O
lock shoe is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.
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3. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.
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4. Engage wheel lock and push against the wheel-
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chair 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.
ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
Rear
Wheel
FIGURE 4 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
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Bolt and Locknut
Wheel Lock Handle
Wheel Lock
Shoe
5/32 and 5/16-inches