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9.4.
Replacing the gas springs
Should you have to replace the gas springs, for example, to boost or reduce their resistance, ensure
first that they are not extended (too long, i.e. the wheelchair should be in half seated or
almost
upright position, but not in the fully upright standing position). It is important that the gas springs
are the same length.
•
Unscrew the gas springs on both sides simultaneously turning
them to the right (clockwise) to remove them from the rear gas
spring holders (see photo 15).
•
Unscrew the counter nut (A) on the front of the spring using a
17 mm spanner and unscrew the spring to remove it from the
front gas spring holder (B) (see photo 16).
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The new gas springs should have the same length, but not be
fully extended. Mount in reverse order.
9.5.
Replacing the gas spring release cable
Caution:
When replacing one or both gas spring release cables, the gas springs should be extended,
i.e. the wheelchair should be in a standing position! Risk of accident!
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Remove the small cover by unscrewing the three countersunk
screws using a 2.5 mm Allen key.
•
Loosen and remove the threaded pin (C) and the countersunk
screw (D) using a 4 mm and 6 mm Allen key (see photo 18).
Take off the complete armrest.
16
A
B
15
17
18
C
D
