SECTION 10—WHEELS
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
112
Part No 1127114
4. Securely
tighten
the
jam
nuts
that
secure
the
axle
bushing
to
the
axle
mounting
plate.
5. Reinstall
the
rear
wheel
onto
the
wheelchair.Refer
to
Removing/Installing
Rear
Wheels
on
page 101.
6. Repeat
STEPS
1
‐
5
for
the
opposite
side
of
the
wheelchair.
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
“3
‐
wheeling”
situation.
FIGURE 10.9
Adjusting the Wheelbase
Width
Adjusting Rear Wheel Height
WARNING
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size/position of the rear
wheels, size/position of the front casters, as well as the user condition directly relate
to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combination of the nine
may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments MUST be
performed by an authorized dealer or 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 10.10
on
page
113.
1. Determine
the
rear
wheel
position
for
the
desired
seat
‐
to
‐
floor
height.
Refer
to
Changing
Seat
‐
to
‐
Floor
Height
on
page 125.
2. Remove
the
rear
wheels
from
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Removing/Installing
Rear
Wheels
on
page 101.
3. Remove
the
four
hex
screws,
washers,
locknuts
and
four
uni
‐
washers
that
secure
the
axle
mounting
plate
to
the
wheelchair.
4. Position
the
axle
mounting
plate
with
the
mounting
holes
in
the
wheelchair
frame
determined
in
STEP
1.
5. Resecure
the
axle
mounting
plate
to
the
wheelchair
frame.
Refer
to
FIGURE 10.10
for
correct
hardware
orientation.
Torque
to
60
inch
‐
pounds.
6. Repeat
STEPS
3
‐
5
for
the
opposite
side
of
the
wheelchair.
Axle Mounting
Plate
Jam Nuts
Axle
Bushing