E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08 manual Adjustments, Rear wheels & casters

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5 Adjustments

The Traveler SE offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive main- tenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. The following are recommended methods; after a few adjustments, you may develop your own. Always consult your Graham-Field dealer for as- sistance.

The person performing adjustments on the Traveler SE has the responsi- bility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's abil- ity, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel.

All adjustments and their page locations are referenced in the index at the end of this manual. Specific tools needed to perform each adjustment are identified in adjustment directions. A complete list of tools needed to perform all adjustments in this section follows:

Phillips screwdriver

M13 wrench

M10 wrench

M6 hex key

Rear wheels & casters

We recommend that you do not replace or adjust rear wheel or caster components yourself, since special tools and training are required. Please contact your Graham-Field dealer when your rear wheels or casters need adjustment.

3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 2008 • Traveler SE Owner’s Manual

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Contents Manual Wheelchair Contents Introduction Page Important safety precautions Page Page Getting started Balance Handling tipsTransfer Activities Forward or sideward Reaching / bendingBackward Ascent Ramps And InclinesDescent Curbs and steps Rear wheels & casters AdjustmentsArms Install armRemove arm Footrest-detachable, swingaway Remove footrest Front RiggingAttach footrest Loosen knob to free footplate extension inside hanger Adjust footplate extension length 1. See picture at rightWard Attach elevating legrestAdjust elevating legrest panel position Adjust legrest elevationAdjust legrest footplate extension length Tighten crossbraces CrossbracesWheel locks Adjust wheel locksTransporting the Traveler SE Reassembly Do-it-yourself maintenance MaintenanceGeneral care List of toolsCheck handrims Check tire wearCheck wheel lock engagement Check anti-tippers optionalCheck upholstery Check rear wheel adjustmentCheck arms Check backposts / push handlesCheck footrests & elevating legrests Cleaning your Traveler SECheck casters Check wheel bearingsSymptom TroubleshootingTraveler SE Manual Wheelchair Limited warrantyPage Index