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IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION
I. Pediatric T-Arm
WARNING: These arms offer only a lock against rotation and are designed to bear a
downward force only. They will remove completely if pulled up on and cannot be used to
lift or otherwise handle the chair. Failure to comply with the instructions above may result
in the armrest accidentally disconnecting from the wheelchair and result in a fall or loss of
control and may cause serious injury or death.
How to Use Your Armrest
1. Installing the Armrest
a. Slide the armrest into the receiver on the side frame. Ensure the pin in lever engages the
receiver (Fig. 7).
2. Removing the Armrest
a. Push the lever (Fig. 7:A) in towards the side guard panel to release the pin from the
receiver.
b. Pull the armrest straight out of the receiver.
3. Adjusting the Arm Height in the Receiver
a. Remove the armrest from the chair.
b. Remove two 6mm screws from the side guards (Fig. 7:B).
c. Remove M4 screw (Fig. 7:C) from the side guard post stop through the side guard post but
do not remove entirely. The screw can stay in the lever assembly. Repeat on the other arm.
d. Reset the post stop and the lever assembly on the side guard post to desired position.
Retighten M4 screw (Fig. 7:C). Repeat on the other arm.
e. Place the side guard in the desired position and replace two 6mm screws (Fig. 9:B) to
secure the side guard in place. Tighten two 6mm screws. Repeat on the opposite arm.
f. Replace the armrest assemblies into the receiver (Fig. 7).
A
B
C
Fig. 7
