Invacare Comet - Replacing;Repositioning the Locking Mechanism in the Cantilever Arm

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REPLACING/REPOSITIONING THE
LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE CANTILEVER
ARM (FIGURE 4)
CAUTION
The locking mechanism is spring loaded. Place
your free hand over the locking mechanism to
prevent the parts from springing out of the arm
rest.
1. Move the cantilever arm up and out of the way.
2. Remove the actuator from the locking mechanism.
3. Slowly let the locking mechanism and spring
slide out of the cantilever arm.
NOTE: Inspect the spring and replace if neces-
sary.
4. Slide the new locking mechanism and spring
into the cantilever arm.
5. Position the angled portion of the locking mecha-
nism in one (1) of two (2) ways:
Angled Portion Facing Up - Arm will flip UP.
Angled Portion Facing Down - Arm will flip DOWN.
6. Use Loctite 242 and securely tighten the actua-
tor into the locking mechanism.
7. To lock the cantilever arm, push down until there
is an audible click.
8. Pull up on the cantilever arm to make sure it is
locked in place.
Actuator
(Apply Loctite
242)
Cantilever Arm
Spring
FIGURE 4 - REPLACING/REPOSITIONING
THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE
CANTILEVER ARM
A
R
M
S
Angled Portion of
Locking Mechanism
Locking
Mechanism
ARMS PROCEDURE 2
A
R
M
S
Back Angle Bracket
Arm
Adjustment
Plate
Back Angle Bracket
Arm
Adjustment
Plate
90
o
86
o
Back Angle Bracket
Arm
Adjustment
Plate
Back Angle Bracket
Arm
Adjustment
Plate
94
o
98
o
Back Angle Bracket
Arm
Adjustment
Plate
Back Angle Bracket
Arm
Adjustment
Plate
102
o
106
o
FIGURE 3 - CORRESPONDING ARM
ADJUSTMENT TO BACK ANGLE
Adjustment Plate
Washer
Locknut
Locking Pin
FIGURE 2 - CANTILEVER ARM ANGLE