Adjusting Wheel Locks; Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Spacers - Invacare Patriot Manuel De L'utilisateur Et D'entretien

SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS

ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.4.
NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that
the tires are inflated to the recommended p.s.i. The recommended tire pressure is located on the side
wall of the tire.
1. If necessary, install wheel lock shoe spacers. Refer to Installing Wheel Lock Shoe
Spacers on page 52.
2. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair
frame.
3. Adjust the position of wheel lock until the measurement between the rear wheel and
the wheel lock shoe or shoe spacer is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.
4. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.
5. Engage wheel lock and push against the wheelchair and determine if wheel lock
engages the wheel lock shoe enough to hold the wheelchair.
6. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock holds the wheelchair.
7. If necessary, repeat STEPS 1-6 for opposite wheel lock.
8. If 5/32 and 5/16-inches measurement can not be achieved, remove the bolt and locknut
that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair and mount the wheel lock in one (1) of
two (2) mounting positions.
9. Repeat STEPS 1-7 until wheel lock holds the wheelchair.
Wheel Lock
Rear Wheel

INSTALLING WHEEL LOCK SHOE SPACERS

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.5.
1. Place the wheel lock in the unlocked position.
2. Loosen the two (2) set screws in the wheel lock shoe spacer.
Patriot™
Mounting Positions
FIGURE 9.4 - ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS
Bolt and Locknut
Wheel Lock Handle
5/32 and
5/16-inches
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Wheelchair Frame
Wheel Lock Shoe/
Shoe Spacer
Part No 1088909