SECTION 8—SUSPENSION
Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs
70
Part No 1114851
SECTION 8—SUSPENSION
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
NOTE:
The
following
procedures
are
for
wheelchairs
with
the
suspension
option
ONLY.
Elastomers and Suspension
NOTE:
The
performance
of
the
wheelchair
will
be
affected
if
elastomers
are
not
the
same
on
both
sides
of
the
wheelchair.
Replacing Rear Elastomers
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 8.1.
1. Use
an
allen
wrench
to
hold
the
outer
allen
screw.
2. While
holding
the
outer
allen
screw
in
position,
remove
the
inner
allen
screw
from
the
pivot
pin.
3. Use
the
allen
wrench
to
push
the
pivot
pin
with
outer
allen
screw
out
of
the
mounting
hole.
4. Remove
the
existing
elastomer.
5. Position
the
new
elastomer
between
the
recess
in
the
axle
bracket
and
the
recess
in
the
suspension
base.
6. Compress
and
hold
the
elastomer
between
the
axle
bracket
and
the
suspension
base.
7. Insert
the
pivot
pin
into
the
mounting
hole.
8. Install
the
outer
allen
screw
into
the
pivot
pin.
9. Use
an
allen
wrench
to
hold
the
outer
allen
screw
in
position.
10. While
holding
the
outer
allen
screw,
install
the
inner
allen
screw
into
the
pivot
pin.
Tighten
securely.