| 2021-08 User manual
Eclipse Tilt Wheelchair
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Adjusting the cable tension
If the wheelchair tilts (while the user is sitting in
it), even if the tilt lever is not activated and if the
wheelchair does not tilt, even if the tilt lever is
activated, it is because the cable "stretches" over
time.
How to adjust the tension of the cable
Beforehand, check that the steel ball (at the end
of the cable) is in the slot on the tilt handle and
that the cable is securely attached to the release.
Lack of tilt after activating the trigger means the
cable is too loose.
1. Tighten the cable by removing the rubber
sleeve around the gas strut housing on the cable.
2. Turn the ‘tighten nut’ so that less cable is visible
over the nut.
Tilting the wheelchair without activating the
trigger means that the cable is too tight and must
be loosened.
1. Loosen the cable by removing the rubber sleeve
around the gas strut housing on the cable.
2.
Turn the ‘tighten nut’ so that more cable is
visible over the nut.
Removing and Installing the Gas Strut Actuator
Cable
1. Grab the cable just in front of the trigger. In one
smooth motion, pull straight down until the cable
releases from the end of the trigger. Pull the metal
cable-end out from the side of the trigger.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the cable from
the strut, using a 7/16” and a 3/8” open end
wrench.
3. To install the new cable, refit to the strut by
reversing step 2. Be sure to connect the cable ball
to the actuating lever.
4. Re-fit the metal cable end by inserting into the
side of the trigger.
5. Feed the cable through to the front of the
trigger.
6. Hold the plastic parts in place and press the
trigger, the cable should snap in place, if not you
may need to push it until it snaps.
6.10 Adjustable gas strut and cable assembly
Adjusting the cable tension.
