User Manual
Issue No: 14 | 2015
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Procedure 4
This Procedure includes the following:
Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle
Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle
1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the
chair.
2. Remove quick release axle from the wheel by
depressing detent pin/RGK button in the quick-
release axle and slide axle through the wheel hub.
See Fig 20.
4. Release detent pin/RGK button ensuring that the
locking pins are fully released. Increase or decrease
end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of the
quick-release axle. See Fig 20.
5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the chair.
NOTE
Please note the quick release axle is removable and
can be adjusted in length.
WARNING
Any adjustments to your quick release pins – then
YOU must ensure your wheels lock on both sides of
your wheelchair.
When attaching the rear wheels, always check that
they are securely mounted. Pull on the rear wheels
to make sure the detent pin / RGK cap of the quick
release axle are fully released before operating the
wheelchair.
You should NOT be able to pull the rear wheel off.
User Manual | Procedure 4
Fig 20
A
B
A = Lengthen B = Shorten
