SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF
WHEELCHAIRS
Stability and Balance
Changing the position of where the motors are positioned affects the weight distribution
over the rear wheels. The following contains information about changing the position of
the motors.
Rear Position - Lengthens the wheelbase and gives the wheelchair the most stability and
standard maneuverability.
Middle Position - Centers the wheelbase and gives the wheelchair standard stability and
maneuverability.
Forward Position - Shortens the wheelbase and increases maneuverability and distributes
additional weight on rear wheels.
*NOTE: The forward mounting position is not available on Arrow wheelchairs equipped with
gearless/brushless motors.
The following illustrations show the mounting screw location for each motor/gearbox
and gearless/brushless motor mounting position:
FIGURE 3.1
Motor/Gearbox Mounting Position
FIGURE 3.2
SSD Motor/Gearbox Mounting Position
Rear Position
Approximately 65% of
weight over drive wheels
Middle Position
Approximately 70% of weight
over drive wheels
Front Position
Approximately 75% of weight
over drive wheels
Middle Position (1 inch Forward)
Approximately 70% of weight over drive
wheels
Front Position (2 inches Forward)
Approximately 75% of weight over drive
wheels
Motor Mounting Positions
Motor Mounting Positions
Rear Position (Standard)
Approximately 65% of weight over
drive wheels
Motor Mounting Positions