Sunrise Medical Quickie Match Point instruction manual Caster Forks, Integral 5TH Wheel

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X . S e t - u p & A d j u s t m e n t

4. Toe-in and Toe-out

Toe-in and Toe-out are terms that relate to how well

the rear wheels of the chair are aligned. This will

affect how well the chair will roll. Drag or resistance

occurs in a wheelchair when the rear wheels are not

properly aligned.

Toe-in or toe-out can be slightly adjusted by adjusting

the eccentric axle sleeve.

5. Eccentric Axle Sleeve Adjustment

2° eccentric axle sleeves are standard on chair and are

Front of chair

Rear of chair

used for toe-in toe-out adjustments. Refer to “Axle

Sleeve Adjustments” for tightening procedures.

a. To add 2° of camber:

1. Loosen axle sleeves.

2. Position axle sleeves with large lobes down (A).

b. To subtract 2° of camber.

1. Loosen axle sleeves.

2. Position axle sleeves with large lobes up (B).

c. Make sure both sleeves are aligned equally.

G. CASTER FORKS

1. Caster Wheel Replacement

A

a. Loosen the bolt and remove the caster wheel and

the two washers.

b. Position new caster wheel into fork.

c. Carefully position washer on each side of

caster wheel.

d. Insert bolt. Tighten securely.

B

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H. FOOTREST

NOTE– Use a torque setting of 100 in./lbs. when

adjusting footplate.

1.

Height Adjustment

a. Remove footrest bolt and slide footrest up or

down inside tube to correct position.

b. Tighten bolt securely.

2.

Horizontal Adjustment

a. Loosen set screws at footrest receivers.

b. Slide footplate assembly to desired position.

c. Retighten screws.

3.

Footplate Angle Adjustment

a. Loosen flathead screws.

b. Reposition footplate to desired angle and

retighten screws.

spacers (1).

Single Integral 5th Wheel