Permobil F5 Corpus Service Manual page 150

F5 Corpus
4.2.13.3 Removing front link arm
1. Raise the seat to the highest position. If the seat lift does not work
normally because the batteries are discharged or the actuator is
defective, the seat can be raised or lowered manually, see
Manual operation of AP elevator , Page 76.
2. Switch off the main power switch on the control panel.
3. Chock up the wheelchair so that the wheel turns freely and let out
the air.
4. Remove the drive wheel. See 4.2.5.1 Drive wheels , Page 127.
5. If the wheelchair is equipped with support wheels, remove them.
See 4.2.8 Support wheel unit , Page 141.
6. Remove the drive package covers. See
Removing drive motor cover , Page 73
7. Remove the cover (7) from the link arm.
8. Remove the shock absorber from the link arm. It is fitted with one
screw (2) and washer (1).
9. Remove the link arm (3), it's fitted with the screw (6) and the
washer (5).
For removal of drive motor, see 4.2.4 Drive motors , Page 125.
4.2.13.4 Mounting front link arm
Mount in the reverse order.
1. Check that the axle and link arm are not damaged. If necessary,
clean to remove dirt and rust. Replaced damaged parts.
2. Fit the link arm (3) on the axle using just your hands. Check that the
link arm is fully located on the axle.
3. Fit the screw (6), the washer (5) and the wave washer (4). Tighten
the screw with a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 17.7 lb.ft.
4. Fit the shock absorber on to the link arm. It is fitted with one screw
(2) and washer (1).Tighten the screw with a torque wrench.
Tightening torque: 17.7 lb.ft.
5. Fit the cover (7) on to the link arm.
6. Fit the drive package covers. See
Mounting link arm accent color cover , Page 72.
7. If the wheelchair is equipped with support wheels, refit them. See
4.2.8 Support wheel unit , Page 141.
8. Fit the drive wheel. See 4.2.5.1 Drive wheels , Page 127.
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Figure 450. Removing the front link arm.
Figure 451. Fitting the front link arm.