SECTION 6—ARMS
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
60
Part No 1127114
Replacing the T-Arm Locking Lever
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 6.20.
1. Remove
the
T
‐
arm
from
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Installing/Removing
T
‐
Arms
on
page 55.
2. Remove
the
mounting
screw
and
locknut
that
secure
the
existing
locking
lever
to
the
bottom
bracket.
CAUTION
The locking lever is spring loaded. Place your free hand over the locking lever to
prevent the parts from springing off of the bottom bracket.
3. Remove
the
existing
locking
lever
and
spring
from
the
bottom
bracket.
NOTE:
Inspect
the
spring
and
replace
if
necessary.
4. Position
the
spring
on
the
bottom
bracket
(FIGURE 6.20).
5. Position
the
new
locking
lever
onto
the
spring
and
the
bottom
bracket.
NOTE:
Make
sure
the
two
extended
ends
of
the
spring
are
inside
the
notch
in
the
locking
lever.
6. Line
up
the
mounting
holes
in
the
new
locking
lever,
spring
and
bottom
bracket.
WARNING
DO NOT overtighten the locknut that secures the locking lever to the bottom
bracket. Over tightening this locknut will prevent the locking lever from operating
properly, possibly causing injury.
7. Install
the
mounting
screw
and
tighten
securely
with
the
locknut.
8. Install
the
T
‐
arm
onto
the
wheelchair.
Refer
to
Installing/Removing
T
‐
Arms
on
page 55.
FIGURE 6.20
Replacing the T-Arm Locking Lever
Locknut
Notch
Locking Lever
Spring
Extended
Ends
Bottom
Bracket
Mounting
Screw