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SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS
Part No. 1100869 43 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair
Adjusting Wheel locks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.4.
1. Disengage the wheel lock.
2. Loosen the two (2) socket screws that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
3. Reposition the wheel lock and/or wheel lock clamp so that when engaged, the wheel
lock shoe embeds the tire 3/16 inch and holds the occupied wheelchair in place when
pushed.
4. Securely tighten the two (2) socket screws securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair
frame.
5. Engage the wheel lock.
6. Measure the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire (Detail ʺAʺ).
NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe 3/16 inch into the tire when
engaged.
7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 until the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 3/16 inch and holds the
occupied wheelchair in place when pushed.
8. Repeat STEPS 1-7 for the opposite wheel lock.
9. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is held in place when
pushed.
ƽ WARNING
If wheel locks do not hold the occupied wheelchair in place, contact a qualified tech-
nician. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
FIGURE 9.4 Adjusting Wheel locks
DETAIL “A” - WHEEL LOCK
SHOE ENGAGEMENT
3/16 inch
Wheel
Lock
Shoe
Tire
Socket Screws
Wheel Lock
Wheel Lock
Clamp
Wheelchair
Frame
Wheel Lock
Shoe
Rear Wheel