SECTION 10—WHEELS
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
110
Part No 1127114
Adjusting the Wheelbase Length
WARNING
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size/position of the rear
wheels, size/position of the front casters, as well as the user condition directly relate
to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the nine
may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
RECLINERS ONLY: Before using any recline position of this wheelchair, make sure
the rear wheels are in the most rearward position in the extended multi-position
axle plate to maintain the stability of the wheelchair. DO NOT change the
handling/maneuverability of the wheelchair by moving the rear wheels to any of the
forward positions. Moving the rear wheels to any of the forward positions will
change the center of gravity of the wheelchair, making the wheelchair less stable.
Wheel locks MUST be adjusted BEFORE using the wheelchair.
Anti-tippers, if equipped, MUST be repositioned BEFORE using the wheelchair.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 10.8
on
page
111.
Lengthening
the
Wheelbase
will
increase
stability
and
maintain
standard
maneuverability
of
the
wheelchair.
Shortening
the
Wheelbase
will
increase
maneuverability
and
distribute
additional
weight
onto
the
rear
wheels.
Centering
the
Wheelbase
gives
you
maneuverability
and
stability.
1. Remove
the
rear
wheel
from
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Removing/Installing
Rear
Wheels
on
page 101.
2. Loosen
the
two
jam
nuts
that
secure
the
axle
bushing
to
the
axle
mounting
plate.
3. Move
the
axle
bushing
forward
or
rearward
to
the
desired
position.
4. Securely
tighten
the
jam
nuts
that
secure
the
axle
bushing
to
the
axle
mounting
plate.
5. Reinstall
the
rear
wheel
onto
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Removing/Installing
Rear
Wheels
on
page 101.
6. Repeat
STEPS
1
‐
5
for
the
opposite
side
of
the
wheelchair.
7. Adjust
the
wheel
locks.
Refer
to
Adjusting
the
Wheel
Locks
on
page 121.
8. If
wheelchair
is
equipped
with
anti
‐
tippers,
adjust
to
maintain
proper
clearance.
Refer
to
Installing/Adjusting
the
Anti
‐
Tippers
on
page 123.
