Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment; Wheel Locks - Quickie 2 Owner's Manual

Q U I C K I E 2
3. Wheel Base Width Adjustment
Adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the option to move the wheels closer or further away
from the hips. It also compensates for camber adjustment and gives the proper wheel spacing to
maximize pushing efficiency.
4. Adjust the wheelbase width
a. Loosen the nuts and reposition the axle sleeve (A) to the desired
width.
b. Re-tighten axle sleeve nuts. Torque to 30ft-lbs/360in-lbs.
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Seat height can be adjusted by moving the axle plate vertically in the predrilled frame holes
(B). This adjustment allows a 3.375" vertical seat height adjustment.
Use a torque setting of 144 in.-lbs. when adjusting rear axle plate bolts.
NOTE– A front caster adjustment should be made to correspond with any change in seat height.
E. REAR WHEEL AXLE NUT ADJUSTMENT
Tight axle sleeves should be maintained for proper performance of the wheelchair.
a. To adjust the axle (C) you will need a 3/4" wrench to turn the outside axle nuts (E).
b. You will also need a 1/2" wrench to lodge the ball bearings (D), on the opposite end of the axle, and
pre-vent the axle from turning.
c. Turn the outside axle nut (F) clockwise to tighten.
d. There should only be zero to ten thousandths of an inch (.010") of play.
F. WHEEL LOCKS
The Quickie 2 wheelchair is shipped with one of four types of wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the
factory unless you have requested otherwise.
Do not use a torque setting above 144 in.-lbs. when setting up wheel locks.
1. High-Mount Push-to-Lock or Pull-to-Lock, Wheel Locks Adjustment
a. Using a 3/16 inch hex key, turn one of the screws (F) in the clamp counterclockwise one-
quarter turn.
b. Repeat the same process with the second of the two screws.
c. Alternately loosen the screws (two turns each) until both screws are removed.
d. Slide clamp toward the rear wheel until the wheel lock is embedded into the tire to prevent
wheel movement, when in the locked position.
Torque screws to 115 in-lbs.
2. Ergo Scissor Wheel Locksor Compact Wheel Locks
Loosen the screws (G) on the top of each clamp using a 3/16 inch hex key. Slide assembly toward rear
wheel until clamp embeds into tire to prevent wheel movement when in locked position. Adjust angle
position. Torque screws to 115 in-lbs.
NOTE– Clamp and wheel lock may need to be rotated to clear frame tubing.
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