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Issue_G_January_2013 9 Dash Lite
Wheel Mounting Bracket.
The image below shows show how the block is
fitted to the chair and how the wheel alignment
can be set using the grub screws in the wheel
mount block.
Remploy recommends that trained
personnel configure the chair and
carry out necessary adjustments
following professional assessment.
Wheel Assembly.
Quick release self - propelling wheels
Your wheelchair may be fitted with quick
release wheels. Quick release wheels can be
removed from the wheelchair to make it lighter
for lifting and easier to store. To remove wheel:
Press the button (1) in the centre of the wheel
and slide the axle and wheel out of the axle
bush fully. To replace wheels: Reverse the
above procedure and depress the centre button
of the axle and push the exposed axle into the
wheel bush. When the axle/wheels are fully
inserted, release the centre button.
Make sure that the button is fully released
and that the wheel is secure in the axle bush
by pulling the wheel gently away from the
wheelchair. The wheel
should remain in the
same place.
Always ensure that the quick release wheels
are fully engaged with the locking ball
bearings on the axle shaft fully engaged
and visible on the inner side of the axle
bush.
Never mount the quick release rear axles with
the release button positioned inside the
frame. This will cause the wheels to release
when the chair is folded.
Do not alter the position of the wheels in the
wheel mounting blocks without the approval
of the person prescribing the wheelchair.
Tray Bracket
Is fitted on either armrest utilized
the front two armrest / side panel
screws
Footrest
Correct positioning of the footrests to suit occupant
size and position is very important as it has a major
effect on distribution of seating pressure. The
underside of the occupant’s legs should be
supported as far forward as possible over the length
of the seat, to reduce high-pressure areas. When
transferring to and from the wheelchair, avoid
contact and weight on the footrest, as this will cause
the wheelchair to tip forwards.
Keep fingers and other items away from the
footrest attachment assembly when it is being
attached to prevent injury or damage to
property.
4.2 FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT
The footplates are height adjustable.
Tools required: 5mm Allen Key
Height adjustment
With the user sitting in the wheelchair, lower the
footplate and ensure that it is in a comfortable
position for their feet. The safest position is usually
with thighs horizontal, and hips and knees at
right angles. If the position is not comfortable the
footplate can be adjusted as follows:
Stabilizer
Stabilizers can be fitted if there is a risk of the user
tipping the chair backwards. Their position affects
the angle that the chair can tip back to before it
touches the ground. Remploy recommends that
trained personnel configure the chair and carry out
necessary adjustments following professional
assessment prior to use
Adjusting the stabiliser can adversely effects
the performance of the stabiliser
To detach the footrest
assembly:
Pull the lever ’a’ upwards and
swing the footrest outwards
and lift out of the frame. To
attach the footrest assembly:
Locate the footrest in the front
frame and swing it round to the
centre of the wheelchair until it
locks securely into position.
‘a’