SECTION 5—ARMS
43
Installing Locking Cantilever Arms
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
NOTE:
When
removing
the
locknuts
and
washers
from
the
cantilever
arm
assembly,
leave
the
top
hex
bolt,
coved
washers
and
spacer
(between
adjustment
plate
and
cantilever
arm)
in
place.
1. Slide
the
partially
assembled
cantilever
arm
assembly
with
mounting
hardware
through
the
back
cane.
Make
sure
the
adjustment
plate
is
towards
the
inside
of
the
wheelchair.
NOTE:
This
includes
top
hex
bolt,
coved
washers
and
spacer
(between
adjustment
plate
and
cantilever
arm).
2. Slide
the
bottom
hex
bolt
(w/coved
washer)
through
the
adjustment
plate
and
back
cane.
3. Securely
tighten
the
cantilever
arm
to
the
wheelchair
with
two
locknuts
and
washers.
4. Adjust
the
angle
of
the
cantilever
arm,
if
necessary.
Adjusting Locking Cantilever Arm Height
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
NOTE:
When
removing
the
locknuts
and
washers
from
the
cantilever
arm
assembly,
leave
the
top
hex
bolt,
coved
washers
and
spacer
(between
adjustment
plate
and
cantilever
arm)
in
place.
1. Remove
the
two
locknuts
and
washers
securing
the
cantilever
arm
assembly
to
the
back
cane.
2. Remove
the
cantilever
arm
assembly
with
hardware
from
the
back
cane.
3. Perform
STEPS
1
‐
4
in
to
reposition
the
arm
at
the
desired
height.
FIGURE 5.2
Installing Locking Cantilever Arms - Adjusting Locking Cantilever Arm Height
Locknuts
Washers
Back Cane
Adjustment Plate
Coved
Washers
Actuator
Spacer
Top Hex Bolt and
Coved Washer
Bottom Hex Bolt
Cantilever Arm