Repositioning The Gearless/Brushless Motor - Invacare Arrow RWD Service Manual

PROCEDURE 16
REPOSITIONING THE GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS MOTOR (FIGURE 11,12)
Acceptable mounting positions for the gearless/brushless motor.
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NOTE: On models equipped with ifixed back only, the gearless/brushless motor can be repositioned to lengthen or
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shorten the wheelbase by 2-inches in 1-inch increments.
D
ARROW AND RANGER X WITH FIXED BACK
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H
STANDARD POSITION - CENTERS the wheelbase
E
and gives you standard stability and maneuverability.
E
L
1-INCH REARWARD- LENGTHENS the wheelbase
C
and gives you the most stability and standard maneu-
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verability.
A
I
1-INCH FORWARD - SHORTENS the wheelbase and
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increases maneuverability and distributes additional
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weight on rear wheels.
1-inch forward -
Approximately 75%
of weight over
rear wheels
Standard -
Approximately 70%
of weight over
rear wheels
1 - Inch Rearward -
Approximately 65%
of weight over
rear wheels
FIGURE 11 - REPOSITIONING THE GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS MOTOR
ARROW, RANGER X,AND TORQUE SP WITH
WITH MANUAL RECLINER, 2G POWERED SEATIING
SYSTEM, OR HIGH BACK VAN SEAT
STANDARD POSITION - LENGTHENS the wheelbase
and gives you the most stability and standard maneu-
verability.
1-INCH FORWARD - CENTERS the wheelbase and
gives you standard stability and maneuverability.
2-INCH FORWARD - SHORTENS the wheelbase and in-
creases maneuverability and distributes additional weight on
rear wheels.
FORWARD
2 - Inch Forward -
Approximately 75%
of weight over
rear wheels
1 - Inch Forward -
Approximately 70%
of weight over
rear wheels
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RWD WHEELCHAIRS
Standard -
Approximately 65%
of weight over
rear wheels