SECTION 11—OPTIONS
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Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier
WARNING
Check base weekly to ensure proper placement.
When loading the crutch/cane carrier, ensure items are securely placed into the
base. Also ensure that there is no interference with folding the wheelchair, the rear
wheels, or the swing-back arms.
Strap MUST be securely fastened while carrying items.
NEVER insert or remove items while wheelchair is moving.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
1. Slide
the
clamp
with
the
base
attached
over
the
end
of
the
step
tube
of
the
wheelchair.
Ensure
the
base
is
towards
the
inside
of
the
wheelchair.
2. Position
the
base
parallel
to
the
step
tube.
CAUTION
Base should be parallel to step tube to avoid bending spokes when folding the
wheelchair.
3. Securely
tighten
the
locknut
that
secures
the
base
to
the
step
tube
of
the
wheelchair.
4. Remove
the
upper
back
upholstery
screw
and
washer.
5. Align
the
strap
with
the
back
upholstery
screw
mounting
hole.
6. Reinstall
the
back
upholstery
screw
and
washer
and
secure
the
strap
to
the
wheelchair.
7. The
base
cleans
easily
with
any
chrome
or
glass
cleaner.
The
strap
can
be
cleaned
with
mild
soap
and
water.
FIGURE 11.2
Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier
Step Tube
Locknut
Clamp
Base
Strap
