10
Casters
Adjustments
A. Swivel lock (A) prevents the caster
from swiveling. To engage the
swivel lock:
1. Line up lever (A) with one of the two
notches in the caster housing and
press lever into notch.
2. Locking all four casters will keep the
user traveling in a straight line.
3. Locking only the two rear casters
will prevent the user from veering
sideways while walking.
B. Caster brake (B) stops wheel rotations
completely. To engage caster brake:
4. Press bottom part of brake pedal all
the way down.
5. Release brake by depressing upper
part of brake pedal.
C. Caster drag (C) provides resistance for
strong users who may move too fast or too
suddenly. To engage caster drag:
6. Rotate dial (C) from the rabbit
(fast) to the turtle (slow) for desired
resistance.
7. To disengage wheel drag, rotate dial
back to the rabbit.
D. Directional lock (D) allows the caster
to turn in one direction only, helpful
for users who may involuntarily roll
backward while trying to walk. To
engage the directional lock:
8. Push lever down until it snaps into
place.
9. When the directional lock is engaged,
the caster will make a clicking noise
while moving forward and lock when
rolled backward.
Figure 10a
Figure 10b
