I X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T
I X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T
E.HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARM- REST (Optional)
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To adjust armrest height, depress detent button in the upright tube and move up or down to the height desired. Release button into proper hole.
b. Removing Armrest
To detach armrest, pull straight up on armrest and remove.
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Armrests are detachable. Lifting the wheelchair by them may cause damage to the chair or injury to the rider.
NEVER lift the wheelchair by the armrests.
F. FOLDING BACKREST
The backrest comes standard with a 3” height adjustment. Remove the backrest upholstery from the frame. You will see the backrest frame which telescopes into the support and is secured by a screw on the side of the frame. After selecting the proper height, slide the backrest uphol- stery back on with the overlap portion unattached. Secure
G.BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (Folding backrest)
An 6o angle adjustment is standard. Angle adjustment is made by moving the posi- tion of the backrest support bracket. The adjustment on each side of the chair must be exactly equal. Loosen the lock nut and adjust to the desired angle and retighten lock nut. Check operation of backrest after adjusting the angle.
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1.Standard receiver
2.Armrest
3.Receiver adjustment bolts
H. CAMBER TUBE
The most important adjustment on your Shadow Rigid wheelchair is the position of the camber tube. the center of gravity is determined by the camber tube. The cen- ter of gravity is determined by the camber tube adjustment. Use a torque setting of 100 in./lbs. when adjusting rear axle.
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Work with your health care professional for assistance in adjusting the axle to a position that is best suited to your abilities.
1.Center of Gravity
The center of gravity is adjusted by mov- ing the camber tube forward or backward on the frame. Moving the axle forward will increase your turning speed and light- en the front end.
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The farther forward the axles are posi- tioned, the more likely it is that the wheel- chair will tip over backward.
Always adjust the wheel locks after making any change to the camber tube position, so the wheel locks embed into the tires to prevent wheel movement when in the locked position.
2. Wheel Camber
Wheel camber is determined by the cam- ber tube. Tubes are available in 0o, 3o, 6o, 9o, 12o and 15o angles.
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3. Wheelbase Width Adjustment
Adjust the wheelbase width by loosening the nuts and repositioning the axle sleeve (A); retighten nut. Both sides should be adjusted the same.
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Always adjust the wheel locks after making any change to the camber tube position, so the wheel locks embed into the tires to prevent wheel movement when in the locked position.
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