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4.1.5 Rear Wheel Attachment
4.1.5.1 First ensure that the brake is in the OFF position.
4.1.5.2 Take up the assembled wheel and axle and depress the button in the centre
of the axle, as above.
4.1.5.3 This retracts the ball bearings that will allow you to push the axle into the
wheel bracket that is located on the lower rear frame of the wheelchair.
4.1.5.4 When you remove your thumb from the button on the axle, the ball
bearings should be visible protruding from the axle at the back of the
wheel bracket. This will secure the wheel safely in the frame. (See Figure
4.10).
CAUTION:
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You must make sure that the axle is fully located in the wheelchair bracket
and that the ball bearings are fully open and have positively attached the
wheel in the frame.
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The rear wheel can be mounted at different positions on the frame to alter
the seat height and overall stability of the chair. Changing the wheel
position should be carried out by your approved repairer or therapist.
Figure 4.9
Figure 4.10
4.1.6 Important Do
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s and Don
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ts
4.1.6.1 Do: Keep axles clean and lubricated with light oil or maintenance spray.
4.1.6.2 Do: Maintain correct tyre pressure if using pneumatic tyres.
4.1.6.3 Do not: Try to remove the wheels while the wheelchair is occupied even
when using anti-tip levers.
