SECTION 5—ARMS

Adjusting T-Arm Sockets

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.7.

NOTE: Perform this procedure if the T-Arm is too loose in the socket or does not easily slide UP and DOWN in the socket.

1.Remove the rear wheels from the wheelchair, if necessary. Refer to Installing/Removing Rear Wheels on page 58.

2.Loosen, but DO NOT remove the four hex screws and washers that secure T-Arm socket to T-Arm clamp.

NOTE: The T-Arm socket will disassemble if the four 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 and 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 hex screws and washers. Tighten securely.

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 Installing/Removing Rear Wheels on page 58.

T-Arm

T-Arm Clamp

Hex Screws

and WashersHex Screws and

Washers

Slot

Locking Lever

T-Arm Socket

FIGURE 5.7 Adjusting T-Arm Sockets

Part No 1122134

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Invacare PHW93, PH904A manual Adjusting T-Arm Sockets