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H. CAMBER TUBE
The most important adjustment on your
Shadow Rigid wheelchair is the position of
the camber tube. the center of gravity is
determined by the camber tube. The cen-
ter of gravity is determined by the camber
tube adjustment. Use a torque setting of
100 in./lbs. when adjusting rear axle.
Work with your health care professional for
assistance in adjusting the axle to a position
that is best suited to your abilities.
1. Center of Gravity
The center of gravity is adjusted by mov-
ing the camber tube forward or backward
on the frame. Moving the axle forward
will increase your turning speed and light-
en the front end.
The farther forward the axles are posi-
tioned, the more likely it is that the wheel-
chair will tip over backward.
Always adjust the wheel locks after making
any change to the camber tube position, so
the wheel locks embed into the tires to
prevent wheel movement when in the
locked position.
2. Wheel Camber
Wheel camber is determined by the cam-
ber tube. Tubes are available in 0o, 3o, 6o,
9o, 12o and 15o angles.
3. Wheelbase Width Adjustment
Adjust the wheelbase width by loosening
the nuts and repositioning the axle sleeve
(A); retighten nut. Both sides should be
adjusted the same.
Always adjust the wheel locks after making
any change to the camber tube position, so
the wheel locks embed into the tires to
prevent wheel movement when in the
locked position.
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E. HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARM-
REST (Optional)
a. Height-Adjustment
To adjust armrest height, depress
detent button in the upright tube and
move up or down to the height
desired. Release button into proper
hole.
b. Removing Armrest
To detach armrest, pull straight up on
armrest and remove.
Armrests are detachable. Lifting the
wheelchair by them may cause damage
to the chair or injury to the rider.
NEVER lift the wheelchair by the armrests.
F. FOLDING BACKREST
The backrest comes standard with a 3”
height adjustment. Remove the backrest
upholstery from the frame. You will see
the backrest frame which telescopes into
the support and is secured by a screw on
the side of the frame. After selecting the
proper height, slide the backrest uphol-
stery back on with the overlap portion
unattached. Secure VELCRO
®
-style mate-
rial on backrest.
G. BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
(Folding backrest)
An 6
o
angle adjustment is standard. Angle
adjustment is made by moving the posi-
tion of the backrest support bracket. The
adjustment on each side of the chair must
be exactly equal. Loosen the lock nut and
adjust to the desired angle and retighten
lock nut. Check operation of backrest
after adjusting the angle.
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Height-Adjustable Armrest
Key
1. Standard receiver
2. Armrest
3. Receiver adjustment bolts
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