Invacare Ranger II250 SERIES Replacing Stabilizer Cylinders, M W D W H E E L C H A I R S

MWD WHEELCHAIRS PROCEDURE 14

Adjusting Type C Stabilizer Assembly for User Preference (FIGURE 15)

NOTE: Refer to STABILIZER INDENTIFICATION in the beginning of this section to determine correct sta- bilizer assembly.

1.Rotating the locknut that is located on top of the lower spring provides one (1) of the following:

A.Rotating the locknut CLOCKWISE - provides more resistance of the stabilizer when stopping and increases stability.

B.Rotating the locknut COUNTER-CLOCKWISE - provides less resistance of the stabilizer when stopping and improves obstacle climbing ability.

Stabilizer

Locknut

Lower

Spring

FIGURE 15 - ADJUSTING TYPE C STABILIZER

ASSEMBLY FOR USER PREFERENCE

REPLACING STABILIZER

CYLINDERS

Replacing Stabilizer Cylinders for Type A and Type B Stabilizer Assemblies (FIGURE 16)

NOTE: Refer to STABILIZER INDENTIFICATION in the beginning of this section to determine correct sta- bilizer assembly.

1.If necessary, remove the front shroud. Refer to RE- MOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDSin PROCEDURE 10 of this manual.

2.Remove the top hex bolt and locknut that secure the existing stabilizer cylinder to the wheelchair frame.

3.Remove the bottom bolt and locknut that secure the bottom of the existing stabilizer cylinder to the stabi- lizer plates.

4.Remove existing stabilizer cylinder from the wheel- chair.

5.Position the new stabilizer cylinder on the wheelchair as shown in FIGURE 16.

6.Secure the top of the new stabilizer cylinder to the wheelchair frame with the hex bolt and locknut.

WARNING

DO NOT overtighten. Stabilizer cylinder will not operate properly.

7.Secure the bottom of the new stabilizer cylinder to the stabilizer plates with the hex bolt and locknut.

8.Repeat STEPS 2-7 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair, if necessary.

9.Tighten the jam nut on the stabilizer cylinder.

10.Adjust the front stabilizer(s). Refer to ADJUSTING STABILIZERS in this procedure of the manual.

11.If necessary, install the front shroud. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual.

Wheelchair Frame

Jam Nut

Locknuts

TOP Hex

Bolt

BOTTOM	Stabilizer
	Cylinder
Hex Bolt

Stabilizer

Plates

NOTE: Only stabilizer cylinder for Type A stabilizer assemlby shown. Stabilizer cylinder for Type B stabi- lizer assembly removes/installs in the same manner.

FIGURE 16 - REPLACING STABILIZER CYLINDERS FOR

TYPE A AND TYPE B STABILIZER ASSEMBLIES

M W D

W

H

E

E

L

C H A I R S

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