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11. First setup
Before using, the wheelchair needs to be adjusted and set up for the user. In
this chapter, we will explain all the setup which needs to be done before the
first drive.
11.1 Chassis suspension
The suspension of a chassis has been designed to increase the comfort whilst
driving. Also climbing steps will be easier to have suspension on the chassis.
But suspension can also be a disadvantage. A suspension which is set too
soft has a negative influence on the control of the wheelchair. So it is very
important to have a good setting.
11.1.1 Spring setting
Front spring damper unit Rear spring damper unit
Leon F wheelchair chassis has two spring damper units in the front, one for
each wheel, and two spring damper units in the rear. The spring damper unit
can be set at a certain amount of pre-tension (load) of the spring. The tension
of the spring will be set by rotating the threaded ring which is compressing. By
rotating the ring, you can either increase the tension, or reduce the tension of
the spring. Increasing the tension on the spring, the wheelchair suspension
becomes stiffer. This increases the mechanical traction and improves driving
control.
Before using the wheelchair, it is vital to make the right setup for the user.
A non-proper setup of the wheelchair might lead to uncontrolled driving
which can result in personal or material damage.