SECTION 7—ARMS

Adjusting T-Arm Sockets

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.9.

1.Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair, if necessary. Refer to Removing/ Installing Rear Wheels on page 51.

2.Loosen, but do not remove the four (4) hex screws and washers that secure T-arm socket to T- arm clamp.

NOTE: The T-arm socket will disassemble if the four (4) hex screws and washers are removed.

3.Slide the T-arm into the T-arm socket until the locking lever is in the slot in the T-arm socket and an audible "click" is heard.

4.Squeeze the T-arm socket the T-arm clamp together until the socket is flush with the T-arm.

5.While holding the T-arm socket and the T-arm clamp together, tighten the four (4) hex screws and washers. Torque to 80-90 in./lbs.

6.Press in on the locking lever and lift the T-arm straight up and out of the T-arm socket.

7.Repeat STEPS 3-6, if necessary until the T-arm slides in the T-arm socket as desired.

8.If necessary, install rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 51.

T-Arm

T-Arm Clamp

Hex Screws and Washer

 

Hex Screws and

Slot

Washers

Locking Lever

T-Arm Socket

 

FIGURE 7.9 Adjusting T-Arm Sockets

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Invacare 1026793 manual Adjusting T-Arm Sockets