R&E Stricker Reha-Entwicklungen GmbH
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Power Assist Devices
Fitting the handbike to the wheelchair and the rider
Fig. 7: Template
A Front wheel
B Symmetry line
C Markings for the wheelchair front wheels
D Wheelchair front wheels
Couple the handbike to the wheelchair. Then follow
the further adjustment instructions to adapt the
handbike exactly to you and your wheelchair.
7.5 Adjusting the ground
clearance
Clamp the handbike to the wheelchair.
WARNING
Leave the front wheels of the wheelchair on the
ground. Make all adjustments only when the
wheelchair is parked. There is a considerable risk
of injury when making adjustments in the driving
position.
Fig. 8:
Automatic catch open
Fig. 9:
Automatic catch closed
1 Locking slot
2 Flap / Cover
3 Bolt
4 Nut
The.ground.clearance.is.defined.by.the.distance.
between the front wheels of the wheelchair and
the ground. The setting is made using the SL Allen
screw in the slotted hole adjustment. Set both
automatic notches in the same way. Open the grid
flap..To.do.this,.loosen.the.SL.Allen.screw.on.the.
slot in the automatic latch. Move the Automatic
catch mechanism according to your wishes and
tighten the Allen screw SL with a torque of 30 Nm.
If the adjustment of the elongated holes is not
sufficient,.you.can.also.use.the.adjustment.via.the.
lock nut. Loosen the lock nut. Turn the adjusting
nut according to your requirements. Retighten the
lock nut after completing the settings.
