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ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT 
 

WARNING 

 
The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front casters, 
size/position of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition 
directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any 
combination of the ten (10) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These 
adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician. 

 

 
 
 
CHANGING REAR WHEELS POSITIONS AND SIZES 
(Not applicable to some models including Recliners) 

 
 

WARNINGS 

 
If a change in the SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT is required, a qualified technician MUST 
be performed this procedure. 
 
Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same 
respective mounting hole BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur. 

 

NOTE: 

Bariatric wheelchairs have threaded axle-mounting hole. The locknut MUST first be 

removed before removing the axle bolt. 
 

1.  Remove the dust cap.    Using 2 wrenches remove the axle bolt, spacer and locknut 

that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair frame. 

 
2.  Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel. 

 

3.  To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, perform one of the following: 

 

A. 

Standard Lightweight, DX Manual, Recliners and Deluxe/Standard High 
Strength Lightweight Manual Wheel Chairs

: Reverse Steps 1-2. Torque 

down locknut to 40 ft/lbs. 

B. 

Bariatric Wheelchairs 

reverse STEPS 1-2. Torque hex screw into axle 

mounting hole to 40 ft/lbs. While preventing axle bolts from turning, torque 
locknut to 20 ft/lbs. 
 

4.  Adjust wheel locks. Refer to

 WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT.

   

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Страница 1: ...Manual Wheelchairs OWNERS MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...AL WHEELCHAIRS MODEL NO 1003DX 1004DX 1006DX 1007DX 1009DX 1010DX 1011DX 1012DX PROBASICS FULL RECLINING MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS MODEL NO 1816 1818 1820 PROBASICS HIGH STRENGTH LIGHTWEIGHT MANUAL WHEELCHAI...

Страница 3: ...and Repositioning Headrest Pillow Recliners Only 13 16 Safety Inspection Checklist 14 17 Maintenance Safety Precautions 15 18 Installing Removing the Front Riggings 16 19 Footrest Height Adjustment 17...

Страница 4: ...r final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection This wheelchair has not been a...

Страница 5: ...rest Removable desk EC11 20 16 17 19 17 30 300lbs Swingaway footrest Removable desk EC12 20 16 17 19 17 30 300lbs Elev Leg rest Removable desk MODEL NO SEAT WIDTH SEAT DEPTH SEAT HEIGHT BACK HEIGHT OV...

Страница 6: ...GHT OVERALL WIDTH WEIGHT LIMIT FRONT RIGGINGS 1610 16 16 18 20 16 24 300 lbs Swingaway footrest 1611 16 16 18 20 16 24 300 lbs Elev Leg rest 1810 18 16 18 20 16 26 300 lbs Swingaway footrest 1811 18 1...

Страница 7: ...this information only as a basic guide The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many users Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with...

Страница 8: ...are in the upward position ALWAYS use the hand rims for self propulsion DO NOT grip the rear wheels themselves DO NOT use parts accessories or adapters other than those authorized by Probasics WARNING...

Страница 9: ...n upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity Virtually all activites that involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the cent o...

Страница 10: ...se a change to the normal balance the center of gravity and the weight distribution of the wheelchair Proper positioning is essential for your safety When reaching leaning or bending forward it is imp...

Страница 11: ...air and remind him her to lean back Be sure the occupant s feet and hands are clear of all wheels and or pinch points After mastering the techniques of tipping the wheelchair use the following method...

Страница 12: ...s possible alongside the seat to which you are transferring with the front casters pointing parallel to it Remove or flip up the armrest Engage wheel locks Shift body weight into seat with transfer Du...

Страница 13: ...fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open The Probasics Deluxe High Strength Lightweight Manual Wheelchair ensures the seat fram...

Страница 14: ...chair by grasping the back cane furthest from you and pulling the armrest towards you Installing and Repositioning the Headrest Pillow The headrest pillow fastens to the headrest extension by means of...

Страница 15: ...aight no excessive drag or pull to one side Inspect for loose missing broken hardware in all locations X X X X FRAME AND CROSS BRACES Inspect for bent frame or cross braces X X WHEEL LOCKS Do not inte...

Страница 16: ...ed if damaged X X X X X X X X X X CLEANING Clean upholstery and armrests X X MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Unless otherwise noted all service adjustments should be performed while the wheelch...

Страница 17: ...Push the front rigging towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place NOTE The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for the opposi...

Страница 18: ...trest support 4 Repeat STEP 1 3 for the opposite side of wheelchair if necessary Special Note High Strength Lightweight Chairs feature a cam lock with push button retainers spaced approx 1 apart RAISI...

Страница 19: ...STING ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ARMS ONLY Unlock the armrest by flipping the height adjustment lever on the top front of the armrest base to the UP HORIZONTAL position NOTE Height adjustment le...

Страница 20: ...er towards the front of the wheelchair 1 Pull the front of the flip back arm straight up out of the arm socket and towards the rear of the wheelchair 2 To use the flip back arm push the flip back arm...

Страница 21: ...he EXISTING seat upholstery from the crossbraces 3 If used ensure position of seat positioning strap 4 Install NEW seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1 2 REPLACING STANDARD BACK UPHOLSTERY SCREW ON BA...

Страница 22: ...remove only one 1 back cane to replace the back upholstery 3 Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back upholstery 4 Pull the existing back upholstery up and over the mounted back cane 5 Instal...

Страница 23: ...nd are installed into the same respective mounting hole BEFORE using the wheelchair otherwise injury may occur NOTE Bariatric wheelchairs have threaded axle mounting hole The locknut MUST first be rem...

Страница 24: ...bottom of arc wheels should swing once to one side then immediately rest in a straight downward position d Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing e Repeat STEPS C D until wheels swing on...

Страница 25: ...wheelchair with the wheel locks WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES 1 Disengage the wheel locks 2 Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame 3 Reposition the wheel lock so...

Страница 26: ...DX Manual Standard Lightweight Reclining and Bariatric Wheelchairs Remove the mounting screw and washer securing the bottom back upholstery to the back cane FOR Deluxe Standard High Strength Lightweig...

Страница 27: ...EASE WRITE DIRECTLY TO PMI AT THE ADDRESS ON THE BACK PAGE PROVIDE DEALER S NAME ADDRESS MODEL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE INDICATE NATURE OF THE DEFECT AND IF THE PRODUCT IS SEARIALIZED INDICATE THE SERI...

Страница 28: ...CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS ALL PRODUCTS LEAVE OUR WAREHOUSEIN BRAND NEW CONDITION IT IS THE C...

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