Invacare Paul Schulte Signature BB manual Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center of Gravity

SECTION 5—WHEELS

NOTE: The camber bar is always mounted to the BOTTOM of the wheelchair frame.

1.Perform one of the following:

•Non‐Suspension ‐ Loosen, but DO NOT remove the hex screw that secures each of the top clamps to the wheelchair frame.

•Suspension ‐ Loosen, but DO NOT remove the two hex screws that secure each of the top clamps to the wheelchair frame.

2.Position the camber clamps on the wheelchair frame at the desired position.

•Lengthening the Wheelbase ‐ Will increase the stability and maintain standard maneuverability of the wheelchair.

•Shortening the Wheelbase ‐ Will decrease the stability, increase the maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto the rear wheels.

NOTE: Wheelchair performance will be affected if the camber clamps DO NOT sit flush on the wheelchair frame.

3. Perform one of the following:

Non-Suspension - Top View

	Hex Screw -
	Loosen But
	DO NOT
Back Post	Remove
Lengthening
Top
Clamp	Axle
	Tube
	Shortening

Hex Screw -

Loosen But DO

NOT Remove

Suspension - Side View

Wheelchair	Hex Screws	Top Clamp
Frame

Axle

Tube

FIGURE 5.12 Adjusting Wheelbase Length

(Adjusting Center of Gravity)

•Non‐Suspension ‐ Securely tighten the hex screw that secures one of the top clamps to the wheelchair frame.

•Suspension ‐ Securely tighten the two hex screws that secure one of the top clamps to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: Securely tightening one hex screw at a time ensures that the camber clamps will sit flush on the wheelchair frame.

4. Repeat STEP 3 for opposite side of the wheelchair.

NOTE: The distance between the back post and the back of the top clamp on each side of the wheelchair can be measured as an additional check to make sure the camber clamps sit flush on the wheelchair frame (the measurements should be the same).

5. Roll the wheelchair before using to make sure there is no excessive drag to either side.

NOTE: If drag to either side occurs, refer to Determining Toe In/Toe Out on page 42.

Part No 1114851 47 Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs