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WHEELS
5. Tighten the hex screw securing the caster headtubes.
6. Repeat STEPS 2-5 on the opposite front caster.
Fork Stem
Hex
Screw
Caster
Headtube
Flat
Surface
FIGURE 15 - ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER HEIGHT
WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT/
REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 16)
NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel locks, en-
sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on
the sidewall of the tire.
1. Loosen the two (2) hex screws on the clamp that se-
cures the wheel lock to the side frame.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
Replacing the Wheel Lock:
A. Slide the wheel lock mounting bar out of the
clamp.
B. Insert the NEW wheel lock mounting bar into the
clamp and proceed to adjusting the wheel lock.
Adjusting the Wheel Lock:
A. Engage the wheel lock.
B. Measure the distance the wheel lock is em-
bedded into the tire as shown in FIGURE 16.
NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should em-
bed the wheel lock shoe at least 3/16-inch into
the tire when engaged.
"L" Square
C. If necessary, loosen the two (2) hex screws on the
wheel lock clamp and reposition the wheel lock.
D. Tighten the two (2) hex screws on the wheel lock
clamp to secure the wheel lock.
E. Repeat steps A-D until the measurement is at least
3/16-inch and holds the wheelchair in position.
F. Repeat this procedure for the opposite wheel
lock.
Hex Screws
Wheel Lock
Mounting Bar
Tire
FIGURE 16 - WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT/
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PROCEDURE 7
Clamp
Wheel Lock
Shoe
WHEEL LOCK ENGAGEMENT
Wheel Lock Shoe
Engagement
Measurement
REPLACEMENT
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