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Issue_H November 2013 9 Dash Life
6.6 Wheel Mounting Bracket.
The image below shows show how the wheel mounting
block is fitted to the chair and how it can be
reconfigured by repositioning it through the alignment
of the available holes in both the slide moulding and the
side frame
R Healthcare recommends that trained
personnel configure the chair and
carry out necessary adjustments
following professional assessment.
Wheel Assembly.
WHEEL CONFIGURATION CHART
DETAILED ON PAGES 23, 24 & 25
OF THIS MANUAL
Quick release self - propelling wheels
Your wheelchair may be fitted with quick release
wheels; either 22” or 24”. Quick release wheels can be
removed from the wheelchair to make it lighter for lifting
and easier to store. To remove wheel: Press the button
(1) in the centre of the wheel and slide the axle and
wheel out of the axle bush fully
see fig 11.
To replace
wheels: Reverse the above procedure and depress the
centre button of the axle and push the exposed axle
into the wheel bush. When the axle/wheels are fully
inserted, release the centre button.
Make sure that the button is fully released
and that the wheel is secure in the axle bush
by pulling the wheel gently away from the
wheelchair. The wheel
should remain in the
same place.
Always ensure that the quick release wheels
are fully engaged with the locking ball
bearings on the axle shaft fully engaged
and visible on the inner side of the axle bush.
Never mount the quick release rear axles with
the release button positioned inside the
frame. This will cause the wheels to release
when the chair is folded.
Do not alter the position of the wheels in the
wheel mounting blocks without the approval
of the person prescribing the wheelchair.
6.7 FOOTREST
Correct positioning of the footrests to suit occupant
size and position is very important as it has a major
effect on distribution of seating pressure. The
underside of the occupant’s legs should be supported
as far forward as possible over the length of the seat,
to reduce high-pressure areas. When transferring to
and from the wheelchair, avoid contact and weight on
the footrest, as this will cause the wheelchair to tip
forwards.
6.8 FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT
Both the height and the angle of the footplate are
adjustable.
To detach the footrest
assembly: Pull the lever
’a’
sideways and swing
the footrest inwards or
outwards and lift out of
the frame. To attach the
footrest assembly: Locate
the footrest in the front
frame and swing it round
to the centre of the
wheelchair until it locks
securely into position.
‘a’
Tools required: 4mm & 5mm Allen Keys
Fig 10
Fig 11 – Quick release
button release
Fig 12 – Angle and
eight adjustable
footrest assembly
– exploded view
Height and angle
adjustable option
Keep fingers and other
items away from the
footrest attachment
assembly when it is being
Non angle
adjustable as used
on our Dash 4 Life
Basic model
