Step 3:
To adjust the angle of legrest, pull on the lever located underneath
the seat whilst pulling legrest upwards or pushing down. Release
lever once desired angle has been achieved to lock legrest securely
into place.
To adjust the height of the legrest undo bolt located above footplate, pull or push the
bar until desired length is achieved, line two holes up and replace bolt and tighten.
3.5
ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT
Where to adjust the backcane height
When looking at the rear of the
wheelchair, where the round
backcane tubes meet and enter
the square tubes of the frame,
three bolts are visible. By removing
these bolts it is possible to adjust
the height of the back.
Adjusting the back height
Step 1:
Remove the two top bolts on each side of the backcanes (see arrow
A in fig 3.5 above) - 4 bolts in total
One pair of identical 5mm allen key head bolts are positioned closely
together and towards the top of the square frame tubing. These run
through both the frame and the backcanes. They are attached with a
nut and spaced with small washers.
Step 2:
Remove the lower bolt on each cane if necessary (see arrow B in
see fig. 3.5 above) - 2 bolts in total
A third bolt is attached through the rear of the swingaway armrests
and the square frame tube.
This bolt is located directly below the bolts described in Step 1. It is
above and unrelated to the axle block and bolts that attach the wheel
to the frame.
*Only when the backcanes are already set relatively low will this bolt also
have to be removed to adjust the backcane height.
A
B
Figure 3.5
Step 2(cont):
down the quick-release mechanism (see fig 3.2).
Step 3:
Pull the wheel off.
3.2.2
To attach the rear wheel
Step 1:
Ensure that the brake is in the OFF position.
Step 2:
Take up the assembled wheel and axle and press the button in the
centre of the axle. This retract the ball bearings that will allow you
to push the axle into the wheel bracket that is located on the lower
rear frame of the wheelchair.
Step 3:
Remove your thumb from the button on the axle, the ball bearings
should now be visible protruding from the axle at the back of the
wheel bracket. The wheel should now be secured safely in the frame.
3.3
FITTING AND ADJUSTING A STUMP SUPPORT
Step 1:
Remove the standard footrest by pulling
the release lever and rotate the footrest
until it faces outwards. Lift and remove.
Step 2:
Locate the stump support onto the
frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the
side of the frame) and rotate it inwards
until the support locks into place.
Step 3:
To adjust the height, undo the bolt located on the bar underneath the
stump support, lift the support until the desired height is achieved,
replace the bolt and tighten.
3.4
FITTING AND ADJUSTING AN ELEVATING LEGREST
Step 1:
Remove the standard footrest by pulling
the release lever and rotate the footrest
until it faces outwards. Lift and remove.
Step 2:
Locate the elevating legrest onto the
frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the
side of the frame) and rotate it inwards
until the legrest locks into place.
Figure 3.3
Figure 3.4
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Step 3:
Slide the backcanes up or down to the desired height
As the backcanes are shifted, the back upholstery will move
accordingly. There are a number of holes running vertically through
the lower portion of the backcane. These determine how much the
back height can be raised or lowered.
CAUTION:
For safety reasons, in the highest position the top two bolts must still
pass through the square tubing of the frame and the holes running
through the round tubing of the backcane.
Step 4:
Replace the top two bolts on both backcanes.
Replace all washers. Tighten each bolt and nut to a point where firm
but not crushing the frame.
Step 5:
Replace the third lower bolt on both backcanes if they have been
removed.
3.6
REMOVING THE SEAT OR BACK UPHOLSTERY
3.6.1
To remove the back upholstery
Step 1:
Remove the rubber grip handles. By
slightly heating them with a hairdryer and
twisting them whilst pulling them off, will
make removing of these easier.
Step 2:
Undo the two screws that are located
underneath the rubber grip handles at the
rear of each back cane (see fig. 3.6.1).
Step 3:
Slightly fold the wheelchair by putting fingers under the middle of the
seat at both front and rear, grasp and give a sharp pull upwards until
the wheelchair is nearly closed.
Step 4:
Slide the back upholstery off the backcanes.
Step 5:
A tension adjustable or custom back can now be fitted.
Step 6:
Once the new back has been fitted slide rubber grip handles back
onto back canes with a twist and push movement, ensuring they're
placed back in their original position.
Figure 3.6.1
3.
MINOR WHEELCHAIR ADJUSTMENTS
3.1
ADJUSTING ARMREST HEIGHT
Standard flip-back armrest:
The armrest flips back by pressing the release lever located at the front base of the
armrest. After you press the release lever (fig 3.1.1), you can you lift the armrest
backwards.
To adjust the height of the armrest, simply pull out the silver bolt located underneath
the armrest pad (see fig 3.1.3) and hold onto it whilst adjusting the height of the
armrest. Release sliver bolt once desired height is achieved to securely lock armrest
back in place (see fig 3.1.4).
3.2
QUICK RELEASE REAL WHEELS
3.2.1
To remove rear wheel ensure the brake is off.
Step 1:
Support the weight of the
wheelchair with one hand by
holding the push handle.
Step 2:
Push the hub cover and hold
Figure 3.1.1
Figure 3.1.2
Figure 3.1.3
Figure 3.1.4
Figure 3.2
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