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7.If detent pin does not fully release, proceed to Adjusting Quad‐Release Handles on page 37.
8.Repeat STEPS 1‐7 for the opposite rear wheel.
Adjusting Quad-Release Handles
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.4.
In and/or Out
1.Remove rear wheel and the
quad‐release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.
2.Loosen the locking screw.
3.Make one or both of the following adjustments:
•If the quad‐release handle is not releasing the locking pins completely, rotate the quad‐release handle approximately one‐quarter turn clockwise.
•If the quad‐release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when assembled, rotate the quad‐release handle approximately one‐quarter turn counterclockwise.
4.Tighten the locking screw.
Adjusting | Locking Pins |
Handle In and/or Out |
Quad Release | Camber Bar |
Handle |
Locking
ScrewLength
Adjustment
Screw
Removing
Play from Adjusting Locknut
Rear Wheels (On
FIGURE 5.4 Adjusting Quad-Release
Handles
5.Reinstall the rear wheel and quad‐release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.
6.Flip the handle of the quad‐release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.
7.Repeat the above procedures until the quad‐release axle locks correctly.
Removing Play from Rear Wheels
1.With the rear wheel and quad‐release axle still mounted onto the wheelchair, make the following adjustment:
•Tighten the length adjusting screw until there is no in and out movement of the quad‐release axle and rear wheel.
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