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Removing and Installing the Gas Strut Actuator Cable
1.
Grab the cable just in front of the trigger. In one smooth motion, pull straight down until the cable releases
from the end of the trigger. Pull the metal cable-end out from the side of the trigger.
2.
Disconnect the opposite end of the cable from the strut, using a 7/16” and a 3/8” open end wrench.
3.
To install the new cable, refit to the strut by reversing step 2. Be sure to connect the cable ball to the
actuating lever.
4.
Attach cable wire onto the strut, slide steel ball through slot on lever (so ball is underside of the lever).
5.
Re-fit the metal cable end by inserting into the side of the trigger.
6.
Feed the cable through to the front of the trigger place.
Figure 10.36: Installing the cable
7.
Feed the cable through to the front of the trigger place (see Figure 10.36).
8.
Hold the plastic parts in place and press the trigger, the cable should snap in place, if not you may need to
push it until it snaps.
9.
Clip cable onto back post using plastic clips provided.
10.15 Adjustable Angle Push Bar Handle (Optional)
The Stellar LEAP may be purchased with an adjustable
angle push bar handle. This handle allows an attendant to
change the position of the push bar handle grip and even
the tilting lever position, depending on the wheelchair’s
original configuration.
Adjusting Push Bar Angle
1.
To adjust the push bar angle, simultaneously press
both plastic push bar buttons located on the top of
both backrest posts (see Figure below).
2.
While the plastic push bar buttons are depressed,
adjust the position of the push bar.
3.
When the push bar is positioned to satisfaction, release the plastic push bar buttons.
Figure 10.37:
A
djustable push bar handle