Adjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center Of Gravity (Cog) - Invacare Crossfire T6, Crossfire Titanium, Crossfire All Terrain User Manual

4.10 Adjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting
Center of Gravity (COG)
WARNING!
– ALWAYS perform this procedure in the presence of
an assistant. The position of the footrest, camber
tube, seat angle, back angle, the tautness of the back
upholstery as well as the user's condition are directly
related to the wheelchairs stability. Any change to
one or any combination of the six may cause the
wheelchair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME
caution when using a new seating position. The
addition of anti-tippers may be required.
Measure the distance between the center of the front caster
A and the center of the rear wheel B to determine the
new wheelbase length C. The wheelbase length C can be
adjusted in one or more of the following combinations:
Repositioning the camber tube clamps.
Repositioning the camber tube clamps socket screws.
Reversing the camber tube clamps direction.
1. Refer to the chart on the following pages to determine the
adjustments necessary to achieve the desired wheelbase length.
CAUTION!
– Ensure one empty mounting position B remains
between the two socket screws A, otherwise damage
to the wheelchair may occur.
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Operation
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