SECTION 10—BASE FRAME
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Repositioning the Heavy Duty Gearless/Brushless Motor
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.10.
• Standard Position - Lengthens the wheelbase and gives you the most stability and
standard maneuverability.
• 1-Inch Forward - Centers the wheelbase and gives you standard stability and
maneuverability.
• 2-Inch Forward - N/A
1. Determine the desired mounting position of the gearless/brushless motor.
2. Remove the Heavy Duty Gearless/Brushless Motors. Refer to Removing/Installing the
Motor - Heavy Duty Gearless/Brushless Motor on page 154.
3. Remove the mounting screw and attaching hardware that secures the motor lock lever
to the suspension arm.
4. Reposition motor lock lever to mounting hole corresponding with motor mount
location. Mounting position shown in FIGURE 10.10 is for the standard mounting
position for the motor. Moving the motor lock lever one position forward would
correrspond with the one inch forward motor mounting position.
5. Reposition the motor to the desired mounting position. Refer to the chart above to for
motor mounting options.
6. Reinstall the motor to the mounting position determined in STEP 1. Refer to
Removing/Installing the Motor - Heavy Duty Gearless/Brushless Motor on page 154.
FIGURE 10.10
Repositioning the Heavy Duty Gearless/Brushless Motor
1-Inch Forward - Approximately
65% of weight over rear wheels
(Optional on 3G chairs equipped
with ASBA seats or Low Back
Van Seat)
Standard -
Approximately 70%
of weight over rear
wheels
(For 3G chairs
equipped with High
Back Van or 2G Tilt
and Recline Seating
Systems)
Motor Lock Lever
Mounting Position for
Standard Motor Mount
Not
Available
Motor Lock Lever
Mounting Position
for 1-Inch Forward
Motor Mount
Motor Lock
Lever
Attaching
Hardware