9 WHEEL LOCKS – SELF PROPELLED
590 REV02 REV DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 25 AQUA NT
9 Wheel locks – (self-propelled only)
Using the Wheel Locks Figure 12
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving commode with the
wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES –
otherwise injury or damage may occur.
1. Ensure the commode is not moving before
engaging the wheel locks.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
Push-to-Lock – to engage, push the wheel
lock handle forward
3. Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP
2.
Adjusting The Patient Operated Wheel Locks
1. Disengage the wheel locks.
2. Loosen the two (2) 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” socket
screws shown in the below figure that secure
the wheel lock to the commode frame.
3. Reposition the wheel lock so that when
engaged, the wheel lock brake shoe embeds