SECTION
Adjusting Wheelbase Width
NOTE: Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.
Camber Tube 2000
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.13.
NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1‐inch.
1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.
2.Torque the axle nut to increase/decrease the wheelbase width.
3.Count the number of threads showing on the axle bolt.
NOTE: The number of threads showing on the axle bolt should be equal on both sides of the wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair performance may be affected.
4.Repeat STEPS 2‐3 for the opposite axle nut and axle bolt.
NOTE: Axle bolt removed from axle tube for clarity. It is not necessary to remove the axle bolt for this procedure.
Camber | Axle |
Tube | |
Insert |
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Axle Nut
Threads
Axle Bolt
Camber
Clamp
FIGURE 5.13 Adjusting Wheelbase Width
- Camber Tube 2000
A4 Camber System
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.14.
1. Open the camber clamp. Refer to Opening/Closing Camber Clamps on page 39.
WARNING
NEVER position the camber inserts in the axle tube with more than 3 inches (12 indexing marks showing) of the camber insert outside of the axle tube. The camber inserts will not be securely tightened in the axle tube. Possible injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
2.Position camber insert to the desired position. Make sure there are no more than 3 inches (12 indexing marks showing) of the camber inserts outside of the axle tube.
3.Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp.
NOTE: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber inserts are set at the same indexing mark. This will make sure the distance between the rear wheel and the wheelchair is the same on both sides.
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