E&J Traveler HTC manual Tighten Crossbraces, Adjust wheel Locks

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CRoSSBRACeS

Tighten Crossbraces

M13 wrench, M5 hex key

Check the crossbraces to ensure that the bolt and nut securing both crossbraces in the center of the wheelchair are secure (crossbraces should be loose enough to fold easily, yet snug enough to take up excess play). Use an M13 wrench and M5 hex key to tighten.

ATTeNdANT wHeeL LoCkS

Adjust wheel Locks

M10 wrench

1.Use an M10 wrench to loosen the adjustment bolt until the wheel lock slides on the frame.

2.Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire.

lever adjustment bolt shoe

right wheel

adjust wheel lock

3.Place the wheel lock in the unlocked position and slide it 3/8" closer to the tire.

4.Use an M10 wrench to tighten the adjustment bolt and engage the wheel lock to check the fit. The wheel lock should indent the tire at least 3/8".

5.Repeat steps 1-4 for other wheel lock. Tighten the adjustment bolts securely to eliminate wheel lock movement on frame.

WARNING: Ensure that wheel locks are adjusted so that they

lock in place appropriately before occupying or operating wheelchair.

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Contents Hospital Transport Chair Manual Wheelchair Contents INTRodUCTIoN ReAd this Manual BefoRe opeRATING yoUR wHeeLCHAIRPage IMpoRTANT SAfeTy pReCAUTIoNS Page Page GeTTING STARTed BALANCe HANdLING TIpSTRANSfeR ACTIvITIeS Forward or sideward ReACHING / BeNdINGBackward Ascent RAMpS ANd INCLINeSDescent Curbs ANd STepS ASSeMBLy Install push Handle / Anti-fold Bar Install Anti-Theft pole Install elevating Legrests or optional footrests AdJUSTMeNTS ReAR wHeeLS & CASTeRSInstall Arm Remove ArmELevATING LeGReST, SwINGAwAy Attach elevating Legrest or optional footrestAdjust Legrest elevation Adjust elevating Legrest panel positionRepeat steps 1-3 for the other footplate extension Adjust wheel Locks Tighten CrossbracesMAINTeNANCe Do-It-yourself MaintenanceList of Tools General CareCheck wheel Lock engagement Check Tire wearCheck Handrims Check Anti-TippersCheck Backposts / push Handle Check Rear wheel AdjustmentCheck Arms Check elevating Legrests and optional footrestsCheck Casters Cleaning your Traveler HTCCheck wheel Bearings TRoUBLeSHooTING SymptomLIMITed wARRANTy Traveler HTC Manual WheelchairPage Index