Invacare 4000 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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Installation, Assembly and Operating Instructions
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case
of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/
Dealer for further instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for safe in-
stallation and adjustment of the Patient Operated
Wheel Locks:
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install or use this kit without first read-
ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If
you are unable to understand the Warnings,
Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare
professional, dealer or technical personnel be-
fore attempting to install this kit - otherwise, in-
jury or damage may occur.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
After making adjustments and BEFORE use,
make sure all attaching hardware is securely
tightened.
INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
When securing the strap and stud assembly to
the pivot arm assembly, DO NOT overtighten
the attaching hardware.
REPLACING THE PATIENT
OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS
(FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS in the SAFETY SUMMARY in this instruc-
tion sheet.
NOTE: If converting from attendant operated wheel
lock, refer to CONVERTING FROM ATTENDANT
OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS in this instruction sheet.
1. Remove the axle mounting screw and locknut that
secure the rear portion of the existing patient op-
erated wheel lock, pivot arm spacer and rear wheel
to the wheelchair frame.
2. Remove the existing 2-inch mounting screw, bush-
ing, thin washer, and locknut that secure the ex-
isting strap and stud assembly to the wheelchair
frame. Refer to DETAIL “A” in FIGURE 1.
PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS
FOR 2000/4000 RECLINER WHEELCHAIRS
KIT NUMBERS 1034177
3. Remove the existing tube clamp from the wheel-
chair frame.
4. Install the plug button into end of the NEW pivot
arm assembly.
5. Insert the NEW strap and stud assembly through
the pivot arm assembly and secure with locknut.
6. Install the NEW tube clamp over the frame and
measure 4-3/16-inches from the back tube of the
frame assembly to the center of the tube clamp.
7. Insert the NEW 2-inch mounting screw through
the NEW tube clamp, bushing, strap/stud assem-
bly and thin washer.
8. Install locknut onto 2-inch mounting screw. Tighten
until snug fit is obtained.
9. Insert the pivot arm spacer into the end of the NEW
pivot arm assembly.
10. Insert the existing axle mounting screw through
the rear wheel, pivot arm spacer, NEW pivot arm
assembly and axle lug.
11. Install locknut onto axle mounting screw. Securely
tighten.
12. Attach the wheel lock assembly to the NEW pivot
arm assembly by using the 3/4-inch mounting
screw and heavy washer.
13. Repeat STEPS 1-12 for opposite wheel lock.
14. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to ADJUSTING THE
PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS in this in-
struction sheet.