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Installing Ther telescoping I.V. Rod on
Transport Wheelchairs Only (FIGURE 2)
1. Determine if the telescoping I.V. rod will be mounted
on the right or left side of the wheelchair.
NOTE: The telescoping I.V. rod is factory set for installation
onto the left side of a wheelchair. Refer to REPOSITIONING
THE UPPER ATTACHMENT in this instruction sheet if any
other mounting position is desired.
NOTE: If installing the telescoping I.V. rod on a wheelchair
Equiped with a short upper step tube, ensure the step tube
protrudes 1/2-inch or more through the I.V. rod mounting
bracket.
2. Position the I.V. rod mounting bracket on the upper
step tube on the side determined in STEP 1.
3. Loosely install the lug screw, spacer and locknut that
secure the mounting bracket to the wheelchair frame.
4. Locate the back upholstery mounting screw and
washer second down from the top of the back cane
and remove as shown in FIGURE 2. Set upholstery
mounting screw and washer aside.
5. Line up the mounting holes in the back cane, back
upholstery and upper attachment.
6. Reinstall the washer and back upholstery mounting
screw and securely tighten.
7. Securely tighten all attaching hardware.
8. Loosen the adjustment knob and position the I.V. rod
to the desired height and securely tighten the adjust-
ment knob.
Lug Screw
(STEP 3)
I.V. Rod Mounting
Bracket (STEP 2)
I.V. Rod
Locknut
(STEP 3)
Spacer
(STEP 3)
Upper Step Tube
Back
Upholstery
Mounting
Screw
Upper
Attachment
Adjustment Knob
Back
Upholstery
Washer
Back Cane
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V.
ROD ON TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIRS ONLY
NOTE: Long upper
step tube shown
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