Invacare P9000 XDT Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 13—WHEEL LOCKS
P9000
XDT 62 Part No. 1118386
SECTION 13—WHEEL LOCKS
ƽ WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 13.1.
Installing/Adjusting
NOTE: Before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to
the recommended psi on the side wall of tire.
NOTE: If necessary, remove threaded plastic insert from the wheel lock mounting hole in the
wheelchair frame.
1. Position the wheel lock on the wheelchair frame.
2. Loosely install the hex screw and locknut that secures the wheel lock to the wheelchair
frame.
3. Make sure wheel lock is disengaged from rear wheel.
4. Measure the distance between the wheel lock shoe and the rear wheel.
5. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair until the measurement is between 5/32 and
5/16-inches.
6. Tighten the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
7. Repeat STEPS 2-6 for the opposite wheel lock.
8. Disengage the clutches. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 61.
9. Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair to determine if the wheel
locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the wheelchair.
10. Repeat STEPS 3-9 until the wheel locks engage the rear wheels enough to hold the
wheelchair.
11. Engage clutches. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches
on page 61.