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SECTION 5—WHEELS
Adjusting Center of Gravity (T-5/Paul Schulte Signature BB)
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.16.
1.
If necessary, remove the seat upholstery. Refer to Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery on page 50 or Replacing
Screw‐On Seat Upholstery. on page 50.
2.
Remove the four mounting screws, coved spacers, washers and locknuts that secure the two backrest mounting brackets
to the base frame.
3.
Secure backrest mounting brackets to the base frame in the desired mounting holes in the backrest mounting bracket
and the mounting holes in the base frame with four mounting screws, coved spacers, washers and locknuts. Tighten
securely.
4.
If necessary, install the seat upholstery. Refer to Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery on page 50 or Replacing
Screw‐On Seat Upholstery. on page 50.
Backrest
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Holes in
Backrest Mounting
Bracket
Mounting Screws
FIGURE 5.16 Adjusting Center of Gravity (T-5/Paul Schulte Signature BB)
Adjusting Wheelbase Width
NOTE: Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.
Camber Tube With Single Camber
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.17.
NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1‐inch (2.54 cm).
1.
Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32.
2.
Torque the axle nut to increase/decrease the wheelbase width.
3.
Count the number of threads showing on the axle bolt.
NOTE: The number of threads showing on the axle bolt should be equal on both sides of the wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair
performance may be affected.
4.
Repeat STEPS 2‐3 for the opposite axle nut and axle bolt.
NOTE: Axle bolt removed from axle tube for clarity. It is not necessary to remove the axle bolt for this procedure.
Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs
Coved
Locknuts
Spacers
Washers
42
Mounting Holes in
Base Frame
Base Frame
Part No 1122172
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