ARMS

PROCEDURE 2

3. Move the bottom clamp to one (1) of three (3)

3. Remove the existing locking lever and spring from

mounting holes in the side guard.

the bottom bracket.

NOTE: The middle mounting hole is the stan- dard mounting position for rigid wheelchairs.

NOTE: The bottom mounting hole is the stan- dard mounting position for folding wheelchairs.

NOTE: The top mounting hole is an optional mounting position for folding or rigid wheelchairs.

4.Re-secure the side guard to the bottom clamp with the socket screw.

5.Install the "T" arm onto the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING THE "T" ARMS in this section of the manual.

Top

 

 

Middle

 

 

Bottom

Side

"T" Arm

 

Guard

 

 

 

 

Transfer

NOTE: Inspect the spring and replace if necessary.

4.Position the spring on the bottom bracket as shown in FIGURE 8.

5.Position the new locking lever onto the spring and the bottom bracket.

NOTE: Make sure the two (2) extended ends of the spring are inside the notch in the locking lever.

6.Line up the mounting holes in the new locking lever, spring and bottom bracket.

WARNING

DO NOT over tighten the locknut that secures the locking lever to the bottom bracket. Over tightening this locknut will prevent the locking lever from oper- ating properly, possibly causing injury.

7.Install the phillips bolt and tighten securely with the locknut.

8.Install the "T" arm onto the wheelchair. Refer to IN- STALLING/REMOVING THE "T" ARMS in this sec- tion of the manual.

A R M S

Assist

Socket

Screws

Bottom Clamp

FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER

ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS - "T" ARMS

REPLACING THE LOCKING LEVER - "T" ARMS (FIGURE 8)

Bottom

Bracket

Phillips Bolt

Extended Ends

Spring

Notch

Locknut

Locking

Lever

1.Remove the "T" arm from the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING THE "T" ARMS in this section of the manual.

2.Remove the phillips bolt and locknut that secure the existing locking lever to the bottom bracket.

CAUTION

The locking lever is spring loaded. Place your free hand over the locking lever to prevent the parts from springing off of the bottom bracket.

FIGURE 8 - REPLACING THE LOCKING LEVER

- "T" ARMS

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Invacare 1061057, 96-100 manual Arms Procedure, Replacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure, Top Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard