17.3 Inspection | Section 17 Page 2 of 2 |
Check quadrant for distortion wear and cracks.
Check quadrant peg for bending and worn threads.
Check pull release bars for bending.
17.4 Reclining Backrest Dismantling
Release wingnuts on quadrant brackets.
Release bolts securing backrest tubes to wheelchair side frames.
17.5 Reclining Backrest Re-assembly
Fit backrest to side frames. Tighten Nyloc nuts so that backrest moves freely without excessive play. Slide quadrant over peg and fit wingnuts.
Lightly oil moving parts and check that the complete assembly functions correctly.
