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XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair
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6. Rear Wheels
6.1 Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Wheel Axle
1. Make sure the positioning device
E
is inserted in plate
F
including locking
device
G
;
2. Secure it firmly in place with the lock washer
D
and
H
and nut
C
and
I
;
3. Insert axle
A
in the positioning device
E
with the wheel hub
B
;
4. Tighten nut
J
with a 3/4" monkey wrench while holding axle
A
with a 3/4"
socket wrench.
The size/position of the front casters, the position of the brakes as well
as the anti-tippers directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any
change to the rear wheel size/position may cause the wheelchair to
decrease in stability. Please refer to section 6.4 to perform the necessary
adjustments. These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
Verify systematically the stability of the wheelchair. It might be necessary
to change the horizontal position of the rear wheel. Refer to section 6.4.
Figure 14 : Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Wheel Axle
