R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash Page 43 March 2007 Revision B
Fitting Instruction
– Armpad
Part number
Various
Where used
Various
Tools and Techniques
The following tool will be required;
No 3 Pozidrive Screw driver or
4mm Allen Key
Service and maintenance
At each service check for:
Damaged or badly worn armpads
Loose fitting armpads
Damaged underside
– due to ‘’picking’’ on pad
Contaminated armpads
Damaged or worn, components need to be replaced, if assembled in pairs R Healthcare recommends
replace both assemblies, for continuity of wheelchair in use.
35. Remove the existing armpad from the wheelchair using the necessary tool, turning anticlockwise.
36. Position the Armpad on the armrest frame ensuring that the armrest tray plug is secured between
the rear armrest frame hole and the armpad and lightly secure the pad using the new armpad
screws.
37. Tighten the armpad screws using the necessary tool, to either 7nm or by turning until tight and then
turning back ¼ turn. Do not over tighten.
38. Ensure there are no sharp edges on the screw heads after tightening to position
Spares and Options should only be fitted by a trained and competent person
Post code S41 8NJ
Weight excluding packaging: 350 Gms max. Per armpad inc.screws
