V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S

11.Repeat procedure on opposite side. Chair will not function properly unless springs are identical from side to side.

12.Install the wheels and make sure that the quick release axles are fully engaged.

Extension Limit and Force Adjustment (only Reaction Active Leg Rest)

SPRING

1.

Remove the calf protector to expose the lower end

 

of the knee angle tensioning device.

2.

Slide the triangular plate (near the child’s knee)

 

toward the front of the wheelchair to depress the

 

button on the black ratchet. See figure 41.

3.

Remove the bolt connecting the pivot block to the

SPRING SEAT

NUT

SPACER (OPTIONAL)

 

lower leg rest rigging. See figure 42.

4.

Remove the pivot block and rubber bumper.

5.

Use a 3/4-in. wrench to remove the nut from the

 

spring assembly.

6.

Remove the spring and spring seat.

7.

Change the spring.

8.

Reinstall the spring seat. Install spacers, if desired.

9.

Install the nut. The spring must be compressed

 

slightly to install the nut. Use a 3/4-in. wrench to

 

tighten the nut until it is flush with the end of the

 

tension tube.

10.

Install the rubber bumper over the 0.25-in. (0.64-

 

cm) shaft.

11.

Thread the pivot block onto the 0.25-in. (0.64-cm)

 

shaft. The pivot block does not have to be tight.

 

Make sure that the shaft does not protrude into the

 

0.25-in. (0.64-cm) hole for the bolt. Three to four

 

turns of the pivot block are ideal. Thread-locking

 

glue (such as Loctite) is NOT necessary since this

 

part cannot rotate once installed.

12.

Install the bolt to connect the pivot block to the

 

lower leg rest rigging.

13.

Repeat on other side, if needed.

14.

Reinstall the calf protector to cover the lower pivot

 

point.

WARNING! Make sure calf protector is always installed.

Figure 40. Upper Body Extension Limiter/Tensioner, Exploded View (Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3)

BUTTON

TRIANGULAR PLATE

Figure 41. Triangular Plate

TENSION TUBE

SPRING

SPRING SEAT

SPACER (OPTIONAL)

NUT

BUMPER

PIVOT BLOCK

Figure 42. Knee Extension Limiter, Exploded View

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Pride Mobility Rock 2, Rock 3, Fast manual Remove the calf protector to expose the lower end