Invacare 1038599 - Manual

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage and test be-
fore 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 attempt-
ing to install this kit - otherwise, injury or dam-
age may occur.

Any worn or damaged hardware MUST be re-
placed.

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 exten-
sion handles.

1. Remove and discard the EXISTING rubber tip on

the wheel lock handle (if applicable).

FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE WHEEL

LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE

Rubber Tip

(STEP 8)

Elastic Cord

(STEPS 3 & 5)

Knot (STEP 6)

Washer

(STEP 6)

Button Screw

(STEPS

2 & 4)

Wheel Lock

Assembly

(STEP 2)

EXISTING

Handle

(STEP 9)

Wheel

Lock

Extension

Handle

(STEP 5)

Spacer (STEP 3)

Locknut

(STEPS 2 & 4)

2. Remove the button screw, washer and locknut that se-

cures 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 EXIST-
ING 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.

Washer

(STEPS 2 & 4)

WHEEL LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

Kit No. 1038599

Invacare Corporation

www.invacare.com

USA

Canada

One Invacare Way

5970 Chedworth Way

Invacare is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation.

Elyria, Ohio USA

Mississauga, Ontario

©

1999 Invacare Corporation

44036-2125

L5R 3T9, Canada

800-333-6900

905-890-8838

Form No. 93-40

Part No. 1039644

Rev. C (2) -11/99