Invacare 9000 Topaz Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
9000 Topaz™Wheelchair 42 Part No. 1100869
Using/Adjusting Wheel Locks
Using Wheel Locks
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are
not brakes.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3.
NOTE: Position wheelchair on a flat, level surface to perform this procedure.
1. Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks.
2. Depending on the model of wheel lock installed on the wheelchair, perform one (1) of
the following:
Push-to-Lock - To engage, push the wheel lock handle forward.
Pull-to-Lock - To engage, pull the wheel lock handle backward.
3. Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2.
FIGURE 9.3 Using Wheel Locks
DETAIL “A” - PUSH-TO-LOCK MODEL
DETAIL “B” - PULL-TO-LOCK MODEL
Unlocked
Position
Unlocked
Position
Locked
Position
Locked
Position
Wheel Lock
Handle
Wheel Lock
Handle