SECTION 10—WHEELS
Part No 1127114
111
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
FIGURE 10.8
Adjusting the Wheelbase Length
Adjusting the Wheelbase Width
WARNING
The following procedure must be performed only by a qualified technician.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 10.9
on
page
112.
NOTE:
Increasing
the
wheelbase
width
may
prevent
the
wheelchair
from
passing
through
smaller
door
jams
and
other
tight
places.
Consider
access
to
daily
activities
before
increasing
wheelbase
width.
1. Remove
the
rear
wheel
from
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Removing/Installing
Rear
Wheels
on
page 101.
2. Loosen
the
two
jam
nuts
that
secure
the
axle
bushing
to
the
axle
mounting
plate.
3. Move
the
axle
bushing
in
or
out
to
the
desired
position.
WARNING
RECLINERS ONLY: Before using any
recline position of this wheelchair,
make sure the rear wheels are in the
most rearward position in the extended
multi-position axle plate to maintain
the stability of the wheelchair.
Jam Nuts
LENGTHENING
(REARWARD)
Axle Mounting Plate
Axle Bushing
SHORTENING
(FORWARD)
NOTE:
Make
sure
the
number
of
threads
showing
beyond
the
outside
jam
nut
is
the
SAME
for
both
rear
wheels.
This
will
help
avoid
a
ʺ
3
‐
wheeling
ʺ
situation.