To prevent the wheels from swiveling, first point the
wheel straight ahead as shown. Then rotate each latch
around and up until it is seated fully into the slot located
in the plate above and to the inside of the wheel, as
shown.
Figure 6: Non-Swivel Wheels
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR REAR LEGS WITH
SILENT, ONE-WAY WHEELS
Rear leg extensions with silent, one-way
bearings are available as an option for these walkers;
RR5C fits W5C frames.
Install these legs as described under “LEG
INSTALLATION,” step 3.
Figure 5: Locked Swivel Wheel
Adjust these legs as described under
ADJUSTING NON-SWIVEL WHEELS, FRONT AND
REAR. However, after adjustment, nut A must be
tightened
very securely
against the tube, or the
following difficulties may occur:
ADJUSTING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to figure 5 and adjust the alignment of the
swivel wheels as follows:
1. Lock the casters as detailed above.
1. When rearward pressure is applied, the one-way
bearing may turn the bolt. When this occurs, the
wheel can become misaligned and/or become
loose on the leg. To correct this, adjust the wheel
as described in the previous section and very
securely tighten
nut A into the tube.
2. Use 1/2” wrenches to loosen bolt “X”.
3. Point the caster assembly in or out to align.
4. Securely retighten the bolt.
NON-SWIVEL WHEELS, FRONT AND REAR
Use 9/16” wrenches to adjust the optional, silent
rear wheels. Use 3/4” wrenches to adjust the front, “all-
terrain” wheels. Use 1/2” wrenches to adjust all other
wheels. A flat-head screwdriver may also be needed.
2. If the bolt turns, it may permit the nut between the
wheel and the leg to turn. The nut may then bind
against the wheel and prevent the wheel from
turning. To correct this:
Adjust the alignment of the non-swivel wheels,
front or rear, as follows:
a) Identify the nut that is between the wheel and
the leg. See figure 6.
1. If the bolt head, which is located on the outside of the
wheel, is concealed by a plastic cover, remove that
cover. To do this, insert the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
just under the edge of the plastic cover and gently pry
the cover off of the metal flange. The bolt head should
then be visible.
b) Use a wrench to move that nut away from the
wheel, just until the wheel can rotate forward
without binding.
c) Adjust the wheel as described in the
“ADJUSTING WHEEL ALIGNMENT” section
and very securely tighten both nuts into the
tube.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
2. Secure the bolt head on the outside of the wheel with
a wrench so that it does not turn.
3. Loosen the nut that is located on the opposite side of
the leg.
These accessories are available:
4. Adjust the alignment in or out as desired.
•
Forearm
supports
5. Move the wheel up or down to ensure the walker is
level.
•
Pelvic stabilizer side pads
•
Extensor assist center pads
6. Secure the bolt head that is on the outside of the
wheel with a wrench so that it does not turn.
•
All-terrain
wheels
•
Swivel
limiters
7. Identify nut A (the nut that is on the opposite side of
the leg from the wheel). Securely tighten that nut into the
tube.
Th
e accessories include their own user instructions.
W5C Walker
2.20.2006
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