ARMS
SECTION 4 | ARMS |
CONVERTING FROM SPACE SAVER TO CONVENTIONAL ARMS OR CONVENTIONAL TO SPACE SAVER ARMS (9000 XT/XDT WHEELCHAIRS) (FIGURE 5)
NOTE: Space Saver arms DO NOT work with the following:
A.9000XT with the adjustable angle back option.
B.The 9000XT Recliner.
1.Remove the arms from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMRESTS in this section of the manual.
2.Remove the locknut and hex screw that secure the arm socket to the wheelchair frame.
3.Repeat STEP 2 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.
4.Reposition the arm socket to one (1) of two (2) positions:
ARM TYPE | ARM SOCKET POSITION (On wheelchair Frame) |
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Conventional | OUTSIDE |
Space Saver | INSIDE |
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NOTE: Make sure arm sockets sit flush against the wheelchair frame.
5.Reinstall the hex screw and locknut that secure the arm socket to the wheelchair frame and securely tighten.
6.Repeat STEP 5 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.
7.Install the NEW arms onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMRESTS in this section of the manual.
8.Refer to the following chart to determine if the rear wheel axle spacer is needed:
ARM TYPE | AXLE SPACER NEEDED? |
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Conventional Arms | YES |
Space Saver Arms | NO |
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9.If rear wheel axle spacer is needed, refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in SECTION 6 of this manual.
SPACE SAVER ARM POSITION
CONVENTIONAL ARM POSITION
Arm Socket (INSIDE of
Wheelchair Frame)
Hex Screw
Arm Socket (OUTSIDE | Hex Screw |
of Wheelchair Frame) |
Locknut
Locknut | Wheelchair |
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| Frame |
Left Side of Wheelchair Frame
Right Side of
Wheelchair Frame
FIGURE 5 - CONVERTING FROM SPACE SAVER TO CONVENTIONAL
ARMS OR CONVENTIONAL TO SPACE SAVER ARMS
(9000 XT/XDT WHEELCHAIRS)
9000 Series | 30 | Part No. 1056953 |