SECTION 17—ANTI-TIPPERS/ SHOCKS
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SECTION 17—ANTI-TIPPERS/
SHOCKS
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Shock or Rubber Element Replacement
Group 24 Batteries
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 17.1 on page 187 and FIGURE 17.2 on page 188.
1. Remove the group 24 battery boxes. Refer to Removing/Installing Battery Boxes on
2. Remove the drive wheel from the wheel hub. Refer to Removing/Installing Drive
3. Perform one of the following:
• Wheelchairs Equipped with Vent Tray - Loosen the hex screw that secures the
battery box retainer bar to the base frame.
• Wheelchairs without Vent Tray - Loosen the rearmost hex screw that secures the
battery box sub-frame and spacer to the base frame.
4. Perform one of the following:
• Wheelchairs Equipped with Vent Tray - Remove the mounting screw that secures
the top of the shock and retainer clip to the base frame.
• Wheelchairs without Vent Tray - Remove the mounting screw that secures the top
of the shock to the base frame.
5. Perform one of the following:
• For Shocks - Remove the mounting screw, two short spacers, two large washers
and locknut that secure the shock to the anti-tip bracket and suspension arm.
• For Rubber Elements - Remove the mounting screw, two short spacers, two large
washers, two small washers, one 2-inch spacer and locknut that secure the rubber
element to the anti-tip bracket and suspension arm.
6. Remove the shock or rubber element.
7. Perform one of the following sections:
• Wheelchairs Equipped with Vent Tray -