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4.5. Front wheels
Figure 12-A: Front wheel position for 4-wheel Tango.
Always check the stability of the wheelchair before allowing an
occupant to sit in it.
Always make sure the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the
maximum tilt setting. TEST the wheelchair BEFORE allowing
the user to use it.
Front wheel position is factory adjusted to the selected seat
depth. When the front wheel is set back from the seat depth,
there is a risk of instability.
Adjustments to your tilt wheelchair should only be performed
by health care professionals. Improper adjustments can cause
injury and/or damage to the occupant, the assistant, the
wheelchair, or the environment.
IMPORTANT
:
The leg support pivot should
always be at least opposite
the fork bracket, to ensure
stability of the chair (4-
wheel Tango). See figure
12-B for 6-wheel Tango.
The fork bracket can also
extend past the leg support
pivot, but make sure that
there is no interference with
the foot supports and
wheels.
Example: When the seat is 16" deep,
the fork bracket must be adjusted
accordingly.
Seat
Fork
bracket