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I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
After becoming familiar with your wheelchair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase
your comfort, such as drive wheel position, seatback depth, anti-tip wheels position, seatback angle and height, swing-
away footrest length, elevating leg rest length and angle, calf pad height and depth, angle adjustable foot plate angle and
depth, armrest height and angle, seat angle, caster angle, positioning belt, wheel lock position, and seat tension.
WARNING! If your wheelchair was configured by your Quantum Rehab Provider, please consult
your healthcare professional before making any adjustment that may degrade your wheelchair’s
performance and safety by changing its center of gravity.
WARNING! Some wheelchair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry
them. Please refer to “Appendix I - Specifications” for specific component weights before you
disassemble the wheelchair.
WARNING! Remove the occupant from the wheelchair before making any adjustments.
Figure 14. Drive Wheel Quick Release
You may need the following to make comfort
adjustments:
1/8-in. hex key
3/8-in. wrench
5/32-in. hex key
7/16-in. wrench
5-mm hex key
10-mm wrenches
3/16-in. hex key
NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the
disassembly or adjustment of the wheelchair must be
replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts
should not be reused as it may cause damage to the
nylon insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replace-
ment nylon insert lock nuts are available at local
hardware stores or through your Quantum Rehab
Provider.
Drive Wheel Adjustments
Each drive wheel is attached to the frame by an axle
bracket. The location of the drive wheel center bolt and
nut on the axle bracket determines the drive wheel
position. The location of the axle bracket on the
wheelchair frame determines the drive wheel height
and can affect performance and center of gravity.
WARNING! The more forward that you
adjust your drive wheel, the more
likely your wheelchair will tip over
backward. Always make adjustments
in small increments, and check the
stability of your wheelchair with a
Quantum Rehab Provider or with a
spotter to prevent a tip over. We
recommend that you use anti-tip tubes
until you adapt to the change and are
sure that you are not at risk to tip over.
