Safer Locks SAFER-BR-U4 Installation Instructions Manual

before starting installation. Breezy Ultra 4 SAFER-BR-U4 TO FIT BREEZY/SUNRISE WHEELCHAIR MODEL: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.saferwheelchairs.com Page 1

To ensure the safe installation of the Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kits, these instructions must be followed. 1.1 Symbols Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury of property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words. WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use. 1.2 Overview WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician. After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. WARNING Sloped Surfaces: Always engage the wheelchairs manual locks while seated on any type of sloped surface. Safer Locks are not designed to engage while the wheelchair is occupied. WARNING The intended use of Safer Automatic Wheelchair Wheel Locks is to safe guard against unintended wheelchair roll while transferring to and from the wheelchair in the event that the manual locks are not engaged. Safer Locks are not a manual lock replacement. CONTINUE TO USE YOU WHEELCHAIRS MANUAL LOCKS AS NORMAL. Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kit Installation / Maintenance Manual For Installation/Technical assistance please call 601-353-3193 ext. 215, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST i ! ! ! ! Page 2

Tools Required - Flat Head Screwdriver, Phillips Screwdriver, Socket Wrench Set, Rubber Hammer (Allen Wrench included). A: Standard/Adult Height: Typically sets seat 19.5" from floor. B: Hemi Height: Generally two to three inches lower than Standard/Adult Height, allows the seated user to easily propel their wheelchair with their feet. 2.2 Wheelchair Height Settings 2.1 Parts Supplied Check that you receive all parts listed and for any damage to parts during shipping. In case of damage, DO NOT USE. Contact Carrier/UPM for further instructions i ! Page 3

1: Mounting Screws (3 per side) 2: Set Screw 2.4 Paddle Assembly Breakdown 1: Lock Pin Assembly Cable Guide 2: Set Screw 3: Mounting Screw (2 per side) 4: Clamp 5: Lock Pin 2.5 Override Assembly Breakdown 1: Override Handle 2: Override Fine Tune Adjuster 3: Override Assembly Adjuster 4: Kit Model 5: Adjuster Cover 6: Clamp Screw 7: Override Handle Clamp 2.3 Lock Pin Assembly Breakdown Page 4

If not using a Safer Wheelchair Service Stand (pg. 14), securely block up the wheelchair frame so that CAUTION the rear wheels do not touch work surface and the wheels rotate freely. As Pre-Assembled - Locks are labeled Left & Right as if you were sitting in the chair. (2.4-4) Your Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kit is preset for installation at the Adult Height. (2.2) Refer to Lock Pin/Override Assembly Adjustment Guide for Hemi Height Settings. (pg. 13) 1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to the wheelchair or seating system owner's manual. A. B. 2. A. 3. A. 4. A. B. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Discard the Quick Release Axle Bolt supplied with your chair. Slide the newly supplied Axle Bolt through the Lock Pin Assembly and wheelchair to hold the Lock Pin A new Axle Bolt, Nut and Spacer is supplied in your Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kit. Unpack one side of the Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Assembly and perform the following: frame. Clamp must be mounted flush witht the Lock Pin Assembly. (Fig. 9) Remove Quick Release Axle Receptacle (Fig. 3) nut attached to the receptacle from the inside of the frame. (Fig.4) Once the nut is removed, slide the receptacle out to expose the axle settings. (Fig. 5) Install the supplied Axle Sleeve (See 2.1) into the desired seat height setting. Using pliers or wrench, hold the receptacle on the outside of the frame while loosening the Holding the collar, slide the Axle Sleeve through the chair frame from the inside. (Fig. 6 & 7) Remove Mounting Screws (2.4-1) and Clamp (2.4-3) from Paddle Assembly and loosen Set Screw (2.4-2) in the center of the Paddle Assembly Clamp (2.4-3). Remove Mounting Screws (2.3-3) and Clamp (2.3-4) from Lock Pin Assembly and loosen Set Screw (2.3-2) in the center of the Lock Pin Assembly. Position the Lock Pin Assembly onto the wheelchair frame so that the Lock Pin Assembly aligns with After securing the Lock Pin Assembly to the frame, tighten the Set Screw (2.3-2) snug against the wheelchair frame. (Fig. 9) (Do not overtighten. Stop once Set Screw touches frame) Repeat STEPS 1 - 8 to install other side of the Lock Pin Assembly. the proper axle hole - Adult or Hemi Height. (2.2 & Fig.8) Assembly in position. Insert bolt from inside of the wheelchair frame out toward the wheel. (Fig. 8) Using the two Mounting Screws and Clamp (2.3-3), secure the Lock Pin Assembly to the wheelchair Fig.3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 ! i Page 5

The Override Assembly Adjuster Cover pops off for adjusting. 1. Take Override Assembly Adjuster Cover (2.5-3) off and give enough slack in the cable to install the Override Assembly. (Fig. 10) 2. Wrap Override Assembly Cable under the Lock Pin Assembly Cable Guide and up to the handle of the 3. Using the Screw (2.5-5) in the Override Assembly Bracket (2.5-6) , spread the bracket and position over the wheelchair handle and secure with screw. (Fig. 12) 4. Insert the Cable in the appropriate slot in the Override Assembly Adjuster (2.5-4) and close the Cover. (Fig. 10) 5. Adjust the Override Fine Tune Adjuster (2.5-2) to the point when the handle is squeezed, the Lock Pin (2.3-5) is fully engaged into the Lock Pin Assembly and handle should just touch bottom of grip on the wheelchair. (Fig. 13) 6. Repeat STEPS 1 - 5 to install other side of the Override Assembly. You may need to make some additional adjustments after the entire kit has been installed. See Lock Pin Assembly and Override Assembly Adjustment Guide (Diagram 10 pg 13). wheelchair. (Fig. 11) CABLES MUST BE RUN AS SHOWN IN FIG. 11 FOR THE LOCK TO WORK. Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 i i Page 7

1. Wrap Paddle Arm Assembly Cable under the Lock Pin Assembly Cable Guide (Fig. 11) and mount under the seat of the wheelchair. Your Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kit is set up for installation at Adult Height. (See 2.2) Refer to Lock Pin/Override Assembly Adjustment Guide for Hemi Height Settings. (Diagram 10 pg. 11) 2. Using the three Mountin Screws (2.4-1) and Clamp (2.4-3), install the Paddle Arm Assembly to the upper bar of the wheelchair frame between the rear seat H-block and the center cross brace. (Fig.14) Thread Screws through Clamp into the Paddle Arm Assembly, but DO NOT tighten the Clamp at this point. (Fig.15) 3. Move the Paddle Arm Assembly back and forth until Cable is at the correct tension. Correct cable tension should have approximately 1" of slack in the cable. (Fig. 16) 4. Paddle Arm Assembly MUST be vertically level to get the proper cable tension and for the Locking system to work properly. (Fig. 17) 5. After Paddle Arm Assembly is vertically level and the cable is at the proper tension, secure the Paddle Arm Assembly by tightening the three Mounting Screws and the center Set Screw. (Fig. 18 & Fig. 19) 6. Repeat STEPS 1 - 5 to install other side of the Paddle Arm Assembly. Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 i Page 8

Fig. 17 Fig. 18 *Fig 20 may not be the same Safer Lock Kit that you are currently installing and is shown as a reference to depict the correct installation of Cam & Paddle Assembly Page 9

1. Line the spoke grooves on the Wheel Locking Hub with the spokes on the wheel. Using a rubber hammer (Fig. 21), tap the Wheel Locking Hub onto the wheel making sure the Hub is flush and level with wheel. (Fig. 22) Repeat to install the other side of the Wheel Locking Hub. Fig. 21 Fig. 22 3.5 Reinstalling the Rear Wheel 1. Put 2 of the 4 Washers that are supplied onto the Axle Bolt - Two Washers Per Side. (Fig. 23) 2. Slide the rear wheel onto the Axle Bolt. (Fig. 24) 3. 4. Screw on the Axle Nut and tighten until fully on the bolt with threads showing. (Fig. 26 & Fig. 27) 5. Once Axle Nut is tight, you may need to back off Axle Nut until the rear wheel rotates freely. Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 25 Fig.26 Fig. 27 Install the Lock Washer on the Axle Bolt from the outside of the wheel. (Fig. 25) Page 10

1. Before removing chair from work stand, press the Override Assembly Handle (2.5-1) and release while turning the wheel. You will need to do this to ensure the Lock Pin Assembly Pin pops into all 16 holes in the Wheel Locking Hub. Do this on both sides of chair. To adjust the Lock Pin Assembly Pin: While holding pressure on pin with wheel, using a 7/16 wrench, adjust nut to increase or decrease pin clearance. (Fig. 28) Fig. 28 2. When pressing the Override Assembly Handle, make sure the Lock Pin Assembly Pin is retracted enough so the pin will not touch the Wheel Locking Hub. You can make fine adjustments by adjusting the eye bolt on top of the Override Assembly Adjuster. (2.5-2 and Fig. 29) 4.2 Testing by USING the Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kits. 1. Remove chair from work stand. Sit in and stand out of chair multiple times to ensure the Safer Automatic Wheel Locking system is working properly. Fig. 30 CAUTION Use caution when sitting and standing from wheelchair while testing. If the Safer Automatic Wheel Lock system fails, it has been designed to fail in the LOCKED position. However if the Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kit is not installed properly, the Lock Pin Assembly may not lock into the Wheel Locking Hub. Follow all the Safety Guidelines in the Wheelchairs Owners Manual. If The Safer Automatic Wheel Lock system does not work properly after troubleshooting, Contact UPM/Manufacture for further instructions. If Lock Pin Assembly Pin (2.3-5) does not pop into ALL 16 holes of the Wheel Locking Hub, loosen or tighten the Lock Pin Assembly Set Screw (2.3-2). If the Set Screw is too tight, this can cause the Lock Pin Assembly to become out of line. Fig. 29 ! i i i Page 11

DuPont. The plastic materials used in the locks include Zytel nylon, a component that is strong, durable and slides easily against itself and metal without lubrication. Even when exposed to water, Zytel will not corrode. Safer Locks also have stainless steel and zinc hardware which allows the locks to be washed by any cleaning method without the risk of rust or corrosion. Your Safer Automatic Wheelchair Wheel Locks are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal operating conditions for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of purchase. Safer Automatic Wheelchair Wheel Locks sole obligation under this warranty will be replacement of the Automatic Wheel Locking device and shipping. This warranty does not cover failure due to abuse, misuse, alterations or improper installation performed by facilities outside of the Safer Automatic Wheelchair Wheel Lock facility. Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for warranty service. Dealer Name: Date of Purchase: Wheelchair Model Locking Kit Installed on: Wheelchair Serial Number Locking Kit installed on: Locking Kit Part Number: Locking Kit Serial Number: Fax: 601-353-8069 www.saferwheelchairs.com SAFER AUTOMATIC WHEEL LOCK CLEANING PROCEDURES SAFER AUTOMATIC WHEEL LOCK WARRANTY Manufactured By: United Plastic Molders, Inc. 105 East Rankin Street - Jackson, MS 39201 800-890-5113 Write down the following information about your Safer Automatic Wheel Lock Kit to better help you obtain assistance or service if you should ever need it. You will need to know your complete wheelchair model and serial number, and the complete locking kit part and serial number. The locking kit part number is located on the box that the kit was shipped in, and the locking kit serial number is on the back of the Lock Pin Assembly. Page 14