IX. CHAIR BASICS
A. TO MOUNT AND REMOVE REAR WHEELS (OPTIONAL)
WARNING
Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-release axles are locked. An
unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall.
NOTE–
Axle is not locked until:
a. The quick-release button pops out fully. (Fig. A)
b. The ball bearings are fully visible on the outside of the sleeve.
1. To Install Wheel:
a. Depress quick-release button (1) fully. This will release tension on ball bearings at
other end.
b. Insert axle through hub of rear wheel.
c. Keep pressure on button (1) as you slide axle (2) into axle sleeve (3).
d. Release button to lock axle in sleeve. Adjust axle if it does not lock.
e. Repeat steps on other side.
2. To Remove Wheel:
a. Depress quick-release button (1) fully.
b. Remove wheel by sliding axle (2) out of axle sleeve (3).
c. Repeat steps on other side.
X. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT
NOTE–
Setting the wheelchair on a flat surface, such as a workbench or table, helps make these pro-
cedures easier.
NOTE ON TORQUE SETTINGS–
A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on
a particular fastener. A Torque wrench which measures Nm should be used when tightening fasteners
on Quickie/Sopur wheelchairs. Unless otherwise noted, use a torque setting of 6.8 Nm when setting up
this wheelchair.
A. WHEELS
Depress the quick-release button (1) on the axle. Slide into the axle sleeve until it locks.
B. PADDED SWING-AWAY ARMRESTS (OPTIONAL) (Fig. 1)
Swing-away armrests can be detached or will swing away to allow lateral transfers. They are
height adjustable (50 mm) by moving bolts (A) up or down in predrilled holes on armrest
bracket.
Swing-away, removable armrests are installed by sliding armrest into receiver (B) on rear
frame tubes.
C. FOLDING BACKREST (Fig. 2)
To install backrest, remove the nut, plastic saddle and bolt on the backrest hinge plate (C).
Place the backrest on the chair and reinstall. Backrest bolts should be tightened to a snug
position while still allowing free backrest movement.
D. BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 2)
Turn the eccentric bolt (D) on the backrest hinge plate to increase or decrease the back
angle by 8°. The adjustment on each side must be exactly equal.
E. SEAT SLING ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 3)
Remove the screws retaining the left side seat sling. Readjust VELCRO®-style material to
increase the tension in the seat sling. Replace screws. If there is any difficulty in reattach-
ing the screws, try using a probe to help line up the holes.
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I X . C h a i r B a s i c s / X . S e t - u p a n d A d j u s t m e n t
1. Quick-Release Button
3
2
A
B
C
D
A
B
1
2
3
