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PROCEDURE 12 WHEELS/ANTI-TIPPER
FIGURE 1 - DISENGAGING/ENGAGING MOTORS
WITH MOTOR LOCKS
Towards
Outside of
Wheelchair
Motor Locks DISENGAGED (Free Wheel Position)
Motor Locks ENGAGED (Drive Position)
This Procedure includes the following:
Disengaging/Engaging Motors With Motor Locks
Disengaging/Engaging Motors With Clutches
Using/Installing/Adjusting Wheel Locks
Replacing Pneumatic Tires and Tubes - Front
Casters and Rear Wheels
Installing/Replacing Rear Wheels
Installing/Replacing Front Casters
Replacing Front Fork
Installing/Removing Anti-Tippers
Installing Optional Clutch Extension Handles -
Motors With Clutches Only
Tab
Battery Box
Connector
Phillips
Screws
Locknuts
NOTE: Confirm
that the tabs on
the battery box
connectors are
assembled as
shown.
FIGURE 2 - BATTERY BOX CONNECTOR TABS
16-20-INCH WIDE WHEELCHAIRS 14-INCH WIDE
WHEELCHAIRS
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should
be checked periodically for cracks and wear
and should be replaced.
DISENGAGING/ENGAGING MOTORS
WITH MOTOR LOCKS (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks
until the power is in the OFF position.
The motor lock disengagement/engagement allows free-
wheeling or joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling
allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without
power. To disengage/engage the motor locks:
1. Locate the motor lock levers on the motors.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
DISENGAGE - push motor lock levers until they are
pointing towards outside of wheelchair (free wheeling
position).
ENGAGE - pull motor lock handles until they are point-
ing straight up (drive position).
DISENGAGING/ENGAGING MOTORS
WITH CLUTCHES (FIGURES 2 AND 3)
WARNING
DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until
the power is in the OFF position.
The clutch engagement/disengagement allows freewheel-
ing or joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling allows
an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power.
To engage/disengage the clutches:
NOTE: If the wheelchair is equipped with clutch extension
handles, refer to STEP 1 below. If wheelchair is not equipped
with clutch extension handles, proceed to STEP 2.
WARNING
The tabs on the battery box connectors MUST be
assembled as shown in FIGURE 2. Otherwise the
connectors will not engage completely and
clutch handles could disengage connectors.
Battery
Box
Battery
Box