SECTION 8—WHEELS
Crossfire
™
Series Wheelchairs
48
Part No 1134872
FIGURE 8.9
Reversing the Chamber Tube Mounting Bracket Direction
Adjusting Wheelbase Width
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.10.
NOTE: Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.
NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1-inch.
1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 40.
2. Torque the axle nut to
increase/decrease the wheelbase width.
3. Count the number of threads showing
on the axle bolt.
NOTE: The number of threads showing on the
axle bolt should be equal on both sides of the
wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair performance
may be affected.
4. Repeat STEPS 2-3 for the opposite axle
nut and axle bolt.
5. Install the rear wheels. Refer to
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 40
FIGURE 8.10
Adjusting Wheelbase Width
Socket Screws
Washers
Chamber
Tube Support
Chamber Tube
Mounting Bracket
Facing Front of Wheelchair
Facing Rear of Wheelchair
Chamber Tube Direction
Chamber
Tube
Chamber Tube
Mounting Bracket
Chamber
Tube
Chamber
Tube
Axle Nut
Chamber
Tube
Axle Bolt
Threads