Invacare Power Tiger Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 12—WHEELS
Power Tiger™ 82 Part No 1134839
SECTION 12—WHEELS
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.
Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off
switch on the joystick is in the Off position.
Adjusting Wheel Locks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.1.
1. Make sure wheel lock is disengaged from drive wheel.
2. Measure distance between the wheel lock shoe and the drive wheel.
3. Loosen the wheel lock from the wheel lock mounting bracket.
4. Slide the wheel lock along the slots in the wheel lock mounting bracket until the
measurement is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches. Securely tighten mounting screws.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for the opposite wheel lock.
6. Disengage clutches. Refer to Disengaging/Engaging Clutch Levers
on page 41.
7. Engage the wheel locks and push against the wheelchair to determine if the wheel
locks engage the drive wheels enough to hold the wheelchair.
8. Repeat STEPS 1-7 until the wheel locks engage the drive wheels enough to hold the
wheelchair.
9. Engage clutches. Refer to Disengaging/Engaging Clutch Levers on page 41.
FIGURE 12.1 Adjusting Wheel Locks
Drive Wheel
Wheel Lock
Mounting
Bracket
Wheel Lock
Wheel Lock Shoe
5/32 to 5/16 - inch Gap