NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/ Dealer for further instruction.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for safe in- stallation and adjustment of the Patient Operated Wheel Locks:

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT install or use this kit without first read- ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel be- fore attempting to install this kit - otherwise, in- jury or damage may occur.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

After making adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened.

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

When securing the strap and stud assembly to the pivot arm assembly, DO NOT overtighten the attaching hardware.

REPLACING THE PATIENT

OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in the SAFETY SUMMARY in this instruc- tion sheet.

NOTE: If converting from attendant operated wheel lock, refer to CONVERTING FROM ATTENDANT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS in this instruction sheet.

1.Remove the axle mounting screw and locknut that secure the rear portion of the existing patient op- erated wheel lock, pivot arm spacer and rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.

2.Remove the existing 2-inch mounting screw, bush- ing, thin washer, and locknut that secure the ex- isting strap and stud assembly to the wheelchair frame. Refer to DETAIL ???A??? in FIGURE 1.

3.Remove the existing tube clamp from the wheel- chair frame.

4.Install the plug button into end of the NEW pivot arm assembly.

5.Insert the NEW strap and stud assembly through the pivot arm assembly and secure with locknut.

6.Install the NEW tube clamp over the frame and measure 4-3/16-inches from the back tube of the frame assembly to the center of the tube clamp.

7.Insert the NEW 2-inch mounting screw through the NEW tube clamp, bushing, strap/stud assem- bly and thin washer.

8.Install locknut onto 2-inch mounting screw. Tighten until snug fit is obtained.

9.Insert the pivot arm spacer into the end of the NEW pivot arm assembly.

10.Insert the existing axle mounting screw through the rear wheel, pivot arm spacer, NEW pivot arm assembly and axle lug.

11.Install locknut onto axle mounting screw. Securely tighten.

12.Attach the wheel lock assembly to the NEW pivot arm assembly by using the 3/4-inch mounting screw and heavy washer.

13.Repeat STEPS 1-12 for opposite wheel lock.

14.Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS in this in- struction sheet.

ADJUSTING THE PATIENT

OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 2)

NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNINGS in the

SAFETY SUMMARY in this instruction sheet.

NOTE: If wheels are pneumatic, before adjusting or replacing the wheel lock assemblies, ensure that the tires are inflated to the recommended psi on the side wall of tire. The recommended tire pressure is located on the side wall of the tire.

1.Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame.

2.Adjust the position of wheel lock until the mea- surement between the rear wheel and the wheel lock shoe is between 5/32 and 5/16-inches.

3.Securely tighten the bolt and locknut.

4.Engage wheel lock and ensure the wheelchair holds its position.

5.Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock holds the wheelchair.

6.Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite wheel lock.

USING THE PATIENT OPERATED

THE WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT

BRAKES.

1.Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before en- gaging the wheel locks.

2.Perform one (1) of the following:

A.Push-to-Lock - To engage, push the wheel lock handle forward.

B.Pull-to-Lock - To engage, pull the wheel lock handle backward.

3.Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2.

CONVERTING FROM ATTENDANT

OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 4)

NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in the SAFETY SUMMARY in this instruc- tion sheet.

1.Loosen the bolt and locknut that secures the atten- dant operated wheel lock to the recliner tube.

2.Remove the mounting screw and locknut that se- cures the locking rod to the back tube mounting bracket.

3.Slide anti-rattle up and off of locking rod.

4.Slide the attendant operated wheel lock up and off of the locking rod.

5.Reposition anti-rattle on top of recliner tube.

6.Resecure the locking rod to the back tube mounting bracket with the existing mounting screw and lock- nut. Securely tighten.

7.Remove the axle mounting screw and locknut the secure the spacer and rear wheel to the wheel- chair frame.

8.Install the plug button into end of pivot arm assembly.

9.Insert the strap and stud assembly through the pivot arm assembly and secure with locknut.

10.Install the tube clamp over the frame and mea- sure 4-3/16-inches from the back tube of the frame assembly to the center of the tube clamp.

11.Insert the 2-inch mounting screw through the tube clamp,bushing,strap/studassemblyandthinwasher. Secure with locknut.

12.Insert the pivot arm spacer into pivot arm assembly.

13.Inserttheaxlemountingscrewthroughtherearwheel, pivot arm spacer, pivot arm assembly and axle lug.

14.Install locknut onto axle mounting screw and securely tighten.

15.Attach the wheel lock assembly to the pivot arm as- sembly by using the 3/4-inch mounting screw and thin washer.

16.Repeat STEPS 1-15 for opposite wheel lock.

17.Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS in this in- struction sheet.

Locknut

(STEPS 2,6)

Locking Rod

(STEPS 2-6)

Anti-Rattle

(STEPS 3,5,6)

Recliner Tube

(STEPS 1,5,)

Wheelchair Frame

Rear Wheel

Axle Mounting

Screw

STEPS1-6

Mounting

Screw

(STEPS 2,6,)

STEP7

Spacer

Locknut

(STEPS 2,6)

Recliner Tube

(STEPS 1,5,6)

Locknut