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Probasics EC03 - Wheel Lock Adjustment; Adjusting Wheel Lock Engagement

Probasics EC03
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1. Remove the hex screw, washers and locknuts that secure the front caster to the fork.
2. To reinstall the new front caster onto the fork, reverse STEP 1.
WARNING
Make sure both front casters are the same size and are installed into the same
respective mounting hole BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may
occur.
WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS
ARE NOT BRAKES.
1. Disengage the wheel locks.
2. Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame.
3. Reposition the wheel lock so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe embeds the
tire 1/8-inch and HOLDS the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed.
4. Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair
frame.
5. Engage the wheel lock.
6. Measure the distance the wheel lock is embedded into the tire.
NOTE: Any wheel lock adjustment should embed the wheel lock shoe at least 1/8-inch into