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PROCEDURE 16 | RWD WHEELCHAIRS |
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W H E E L C H A I R S
2.Movingtheseatrearward.
Advantage: Makesturningeasierandprovidebet- ter traction for the large wheels.
Disadvantage: Thisadjustment,however,allowsless clearanceforfrontriggingsandtheuser will experience more engagement of
NOTE: This option can also be accomplished by moving the motor forward on the suspension arm. Refer to REPO- SITIONING GEARBOX in this procedure of the manual.
Adjusting Weight Distribution Procedure
1.Loosen the four (4) mounting screws that secure the seat support brackets to the base frame.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust seat beyond limit stops.
2.Adjust seat forward or back to the position determined from the previous section ADJUSTMENTOPTIONS.
3.Retighten the four (4) mounting screws securing the seat support brackets to the base frame.
4.Testwheelchairmaneuverability,comfort,andhandling.
5.Repeat STEPS
Mounting Screws
Washer
Seat Support
Bracket
Base
Frame
FIGURE 11 - ADJUSTING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
REPOSITIONING THE MOTOR/ GEARBOX (FIGURE 12)
NOTE: The motor/gearbox assembly can be repositioned to lengthen or shorten the wheelbase by
1 - INCH FORWARD - CENTERS thewheelbaseandgives you standard stability and maneuverability.
2 - INCH FORWARD - SHORTENS the wheelbase and in- creases maneuverability and distributes additional weight on rear wheels.
MOTOR/GEARBOX | ASSEMBLY |
Standard - | 1 - Inch Forward - |
Approximately 65% of | Approximately 70% of |
weight over rear | weight over rear |
wheels | wheels |
|
|
2 - Inch Forward -
Approximately 75% of
weight over rear
wheels
FIGURE 12 - REPOSITIONING MOTOR/GEARBOX
WARNING
When using a recliner/high back van seat, the motor/gearbox or motor MUST use most REARWARD mounting holes on the suspen- sion arm assembly.
1.Determine the desired position for the gearbox on the wheelchair.
2.Remove the drive wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS in PRO- CEDURE 12 of this manual.
3.Remove gearbox from the suspension arm. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLINGGEARBOXinthisprocedure of the manual.
4.Move gearbox to the position determine in STEP 1.
5.Reinstallthegearboxontotheexistingsuspensionarm. RefertoREMOVING/INSTALLINGGEARBOXinthispro- cedure of the manual.
6.Repeat STEPS
7.Reinstall the drive wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS in PRO- CEDURE 12 of this manual.
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