SECTION 5—ARMS
50
Adjusting T-Arm Sockets
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
NOTE:
Perform
this
procedure
if
the
T
‐
Arm
is
too
loose
in
the
socket
or
does
not
easily
slide
UP
and
DOWN
in
the
socket.
1. Remove
the
rear
wheels
from
the
wheelchair,
if
necessary.
2. Loosen,
but
DO
NOT
remove
the
four
hex
screws
and
washers
that
secure
T
‐
Arm
socket
to
T
‐
Arm
clamp.
NOTE:
The
T
‐
Arm
socket
will
disassemble
if
the
four
hex
screws
and
washers
are
removed.
FIGURE 5.12
3. Slide
the
T
‐
Arm
into
the
T
‐
Arm
socket
until
the
locking
lever
is
in
the
slot
in
the
T
‐
Arm
socket
and
an
audible
ʺ
click
ʺ
is
heard.
4. Squeeze
the
T
‐
Arm
socket
and
the
T
‐
Arm
clamp
together
until
the
socket
is
flush
with
the
T
‐
Arm.
5. While
holding
the
T
‐
Arm
socket
and
the
T
‐
Arm
clamp
together,
tighten
the
four
hex
screws
and
washers.
Tighten
securely.
6. Press
in
on
the
locking
lever
and
lift
the
T
‐
Arm
straight
up
and
out
of
the
T
‐
Arm
socket.
7. Repeat
STEPS
3
‐
6,
if
necessary
until
the
T
‐
Arm
slides
in
the
T
‐
Arm
socket
as
desired.
8. If
necessary,
install
rear
wheels.
Hex Screws
and Washers
T-Arm
Hex Screws
and Washers
T-Arm Socket
T-Arm Clamp
Locking Lever
Slot