Invacare 1038599 User Manual

WHEEL LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

Kit No. 1038599

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage and test be­fore using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact the
dealer / Invacare for further instructions.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the safe
installation of the Wheel Lock Extension Handle Kit:

WARNING

DO NOT install or use this kit without first reading
and understanding these instructions. 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.

Any worn or damaged hardware MUST be re­placed.

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and
BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware
is tightened securely.

The following parts are included in Kit No. 1038599:

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

Rubber Tip 2
#10 Flat Washer 2
Extension Handle 2
Elastic Cord Assembly 2
Instruction Sheet 1
Plastic Bag 1

NOTE: If installing this kit on a wheelchair manufactured
prior to 5/93, a new style wheel lock handle may need to be
ordered. Contact an Invacare Dealer or Customer Service
at the number on the bottom of this instruction sheet.

INSTALLING THE WHEEL LOCK
EXTENSION HANDLE (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: Wheel lock extension handles cannot be installed
on high mount wheel locks already equipped with exten­sion handles.

1. Remove and discard the EXISTING rubber tip on
the wheel lock handle (if applicable).

2. Remove the button screw, washer and locknut that se­cures the EXISTING handle to the wheel lock assembly.

3. Attach the looped end of the elastic cord of the wheel
lock extension handle over the spacer of the EXIST­ING handle.

4. Reassemble the EXISTING handle to the wheel lock
with the button screw, washer and locknut to secure
the cord around the spacer.

NOTE: Cord is made of stretchable material and may be
adjusted to a light or loose fit to meet the needs of the user.

5. Push the opposite end of the elastic cord up through
the slotted hole in the wheel lock extension handle.

6. Run the cord through the washer and tie a knot above
the washer as shown in FIGURE 1.

7. Pull the cord back down into the wheel lock extension
handle.

8. Install the NEW rubber tip.

9. Slide wheel lock extension handle over EXISTING handle.

Knot

Rubber Tip

(STEP 8)

(STEP 6)

Elastic Cord

(STEPS 3 & 5)

Washer

(STEP 6)

Wheel

Lock

Extension

Handle

Spacer

(STEP 3)

(STEP 5)

Button Screw

(STEPS

2 & 4)

EXISTING

Handle

(STEP 9)

Wheel Lock

Assembly

(STEP 2)

Washer

(STEPS 2 & 4)

Locknut

(STEPS 2 & 4)

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE WHEEL

LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE

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