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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
Locking and Unlocking
Convaid manufactures two types of wheel locks: hand operated and foot operated. Check to see which
type of wheel locks are on your chair.
Foot Operated Wheel Locks
To lock:
Lift upward
on wheel lock.
To release lock:
Press downward
on wheel lock.
WARNING:
Proper care and maintenance must be taken to ensure proper
function of the foot operated brakes.
WARNING:
When operating the wheel lock, do not use excessive force to
engage the locks with your foot. Only light pressure is needed to fully engage
the locks.
WARNING:
Teflon™ spray should be applied to brake components weekly to
ensure proper operations.
WARNING:
Excessive force or poor maintenance will cause premature failure
for foot operated locks.
Fig. 43
Fig. 44
Anti-Shimmy Adjustment
If the front wheels develop a shimmy, use a wrench to tighten the stem nut. Adjust
the stem nut clockwise until the shimmy disappears. Fig. 42
Fig. 42
