WHEEL LOCK EXTENSION HANDLE
Assembly,Installation and Operating Instructions
Kit No. 1038599
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage and test be- 2. Remove the button screw, washer and locknut that se-
fore using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact the
dealer / Invacare for further instructions.
curestheEXISTINGhandletothewheellockassembly.
3. Attach the looped end of the elastic cord of the wheel
lock extension handle over the spacer of the EXIST-
INGhandle.
SAFETY SUMMARY
Thefollowingrecommendationsaremadeforthesafe
installation of the Wheel Lock Extension Handle Kit:
4. ReassembletheEXISTING handletothewheellock
with the button screw, washer and locknut to secure
the cord around the spacer.
WARNING
DO NOT insta ll or use this kit without first re a ding
a nd unde rsta nding the se instruc tions. If you a re
una ble to unde rsta nd the Wa rnings, Ca utions or
Instruc tions, c onta c t a he a lthc a re profe ssiona l,
de a le r or te c hnic a l pe rsonne l be fore a tte mpt-
ing to insta ll this kit - othe rwise , injury or da m-
a ge ma y oc c ur.
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. Runthecordthroughthewasherandtieaknotabove
the washer as shown in FIGURE 1.
Any worn or da ma ge d ha rdwa re MUST be re -
pla c e d.
7. Pullthecordbackdownintothewheellockextension
handle.
Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd
BEFORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re
is tighte ne d se c ure ly.
8. Install the NEW rubber tip.
9. SlidewheellockextensionhandleoverEXISTINGhandle.
Knot (STEP 6)
Washer
(STEP 6)
The following parts are included in Kit No. 1038599:
Rubber Tip
(STEP 8)
DESCRIPTION
RubberTip
#10 Flat Washer
ExtensionHandle
Elastic Cord Assembly
Instruction Sheet
Plastic Bag
QUANTITY
Elastic Cord
(STEPS 3 & 5)
Wheel
Lock
Extension
Handle
(STEP 5)
2
2
2
2
1
1
Spacer (STEP 3)
Button Screw
(STEPS
2 & 4)
NOTE: If installing this kit on a wheelchair manufactured
priorto5/93, anewstylewheellockhandlemayneedtobe
ordered. Contact an Invacare Dealer or Customer Service
at the number on the bottom of this instruction sheet.
EXISTING
Handle
(STEP 9)
INSTALLING THE WHEEL LOCK
EXTENSION HANDLE (FIGURE 1 )
NOTE:Wheellockextensionhandlescannotbeinstalled
on high mount wheel locks already equipped with exten-
sion handles.
Wheel Lock
Assembly
(STEP 2)
Locknut
(STEPS 2 & 4)
Washer
(STEPS 2 & 4)
FIG URE 1 - INSTALLING THE WHEEL
LO C K EXTENSIO N HANDLE
1. Remove and discard the EXISTING rubber tip on
the wheel lock handle (if applicable).
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USA
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Elyria, Ohio USA
44036-2125
5970 ChedworthWay
Mississauga, Ontario
L5R 3T9, Canada
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1999 Invacare Corporation
800-333-6900
Form No. 93-40 Part No. 1039644 Rev. C (2) -11/99
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