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Contact Carrier/ Dealer for further instruction. SAFETY SUMMARY The following recommendations are made for safe installation and adjustment of the Patient Operated Wheel Locks: 3. Remove the existing tube clamp from the wheelchair 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 DO NOT install or use this kit without first reading and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to install this kit - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. GENERAL WARNINGS After making adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened. INSTALLATION WARNINGS When securing the strap and stud assembly to the pivot arm assembly, DO NOT overtighten the attaching hardware. INSTALLATION CAUTIONS REPLACING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNINGS and CAUTIONSin theSAFETY SUMMARYin this instruction 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 operated wheel lock, pivot arm spacer and rear wheel to the wheelchair frame. 2. Remove the existing 2-inch mounting screw, bushing, thin washer, and locknut that secure the existing strap and stud assembly to the wheelchair frame. Refer to DETAIL “A” in FIGURE 1. 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 assembly 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 instruction sheet. 2 Wheel Lock Assembly (STEP 12) Rear Wheel (STEPS 1,10) Plug Button (STEP 4) Locknut (STEP 5) Pivot Arm Spacer (STEPS 1,9,10) Axle Lug (STEP 10) Locknut (STEPS 1,11) 2-inch Mounting Screw (STEPS 2,7) Pivot Arm Assembly (STEPS 1,4,5,9,10,12) Wheelchair Frame 3/4-inch Mounting Screw (STEP 12) Heavy Washer (STEP 12) Axle Mounting Screw (STEPS 1,10,11) DETAIL .A. Back Tube (STEP 6) FIGURE1- REPLACINGTHEPATIENT OPERATEDWHEELLOCKS Tube Clamp (STEPS 3,6,7) Bushing (STEPS 2,5,7) Strap/Stud Assembly (STEPS 2,7) Thin Washer (STEPS 2,7) Locknut (STEPS 2,8) ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 2) NOTE: Refer toINSTALLATION WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARYin 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 oftire. 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 measurement 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. Bolt and Locknut Wheel Lock Handle Wheel Lock Wheel Lock Shoe Rear Wheel 5/32 and 5/16-inches FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING THE PATIEN. OPERATED 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 engaging 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. PUSH TO LOCK Unlocked Locked Position Position Wheel Lock PULL TO LOCK Unlocked Locked Position Wheel Lock Position FIGURE 3 - USING THE PATIENT OPERATEDWHEEL LOCKS CONVERTING FROM ATTENDANT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS (FIGURE 4) NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNINGS and CAUTIONSin theSAFETY SUMMARYin this instruction sheet. 1. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secures the attendant operated wheel lock to the recliner tube. 2. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secures the locking rod to the bac...