Wheel Locks - Ki Mobility Catalyst 5Vx Manual De Instrucciones

V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
R. Wheel Locks
Catalyst wheelchairs are shipped with one of several different types of wheel locks pre-installed.
• Push to Lock
• Pull to Lock
• Push to Lock (Flush Mount)
• Short Thro Scissor
The clamp assembly works the same for all wheel locks.
a. Using a 5mm Allen wrench, turn one of the screws in
the clamp until loosened (less than one turn).
b. Repeat the same process with the second of the two
screws so the clamp can be adjusted on the frame.
c. Adjust the clamp toward the rear wheel so, when
engaged, the wheel lock compresses the tire and pre-
vents any wheel movement (Fig. 24).
d. Make sure wheel lock arms embed in tires at least 1/8
inch when locked. If you fail to do so, the locks may not
work (Fig. 25).
e. Retighten the screws.
NOTE: Always loosen and tighten wheel hardware by alternating between the two bolts while
loosening/tightening a little at a time. This prevents overclamping on one set of hardware which can
lead to binding of the fasteners and increased difficulty in removal.
Wheel lock clamps require a torque setting of 100 in./lbs
(11.29 N*m).
Rear wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a
moving wheelchair. Use them only to keep the rear wheels
from rolling when your chair is at a complete stop.
• NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your
chair when it is moving. Doing so may cause you to
veer out of control.
• To keep the rear wheels from rolling, always set both
rear wheel locks when you transfer to or from your
chair.
• Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip and may allow the
wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
• Make sure lock arms embed in tires at least 1/8 inch when locked. If you fail to do so, the
locks may not work.
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
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