Rehab HD Balance Series Technical Information

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Technical Information | English
HD Balance 24 & 16.

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  • Page 1 HD Balance - Comfort Wheelchair Technical Information | English HD Balance 24 & 16.
  • Page 2 WE MANUFACTURE QUALITY OF LIFE HD Rehab helps people achieve an improved quality of life. Our products make the lives of users, their families, and their caregivers easier, safer, and more comfortable. HD Rehab offers aids for people living with disability. We have designed, developed, and manufactured comfort wheelchairs for over 40 years.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 General Information 3.3 Seat tilt - Controls and tilt lock 3.3.1 Adjustment of cable 1.1 Important documents 3.3.2 Change of cables and controls 1.2 Lubricants and Threadlockers 3.3.3 Change of cable alone 1.3 Finishes 3.4 Recline - Controls and Gas spring 3.4.1 Adjustment of cable 2.
  • Page 4: General Information

    Maintenance Schedule 1.2 Lubricants and threadlockers The following table details recommended lubricants and threadlockers: Usage area Lubricant /Threadlocker type Product used by HD Rehab General lubrication of sliding Synthetic food grade grease Fuchs Cassida EPS 2 surfaces etc. Vendor: Ikaros AB...
  • Page 5: Chassis Construction

    2. Chassis Construction The HD Balance chassis is constructed of three interacting frames; wheel frame, seat frame, and back frame. These are attached to each other at a number of points such that desired geometry for balance, recline, and seat tilt can be achieved. The wheel frame and seat frame are connected by balance plates.
  • Page 6: Change Of Balancing Plates

    When changing the balancing plates it must always be ensured that the wheelchair configuration follows the guidelines from HD Rehab. The configurations that are approved are detailed in document 95759-1. Commentary on limitations and other adjustments that must be made is found in document 95758-1.
  • Page 7: Enabling Increased Tilt

    8. Change the tilt rod per the instructions in section 2.6 (if required by the desired wheelchair configuration). Refer to document 95758-1. 9. Move the rear cross tube to its new position per the instructions in section 2.9 (if required by the desired wheelchair configuration).
  • Page 8: Change From Gas Spring To Rod For Fixed Back Angle

    NOTE! The tilt rod must be properly locked in the tilt lock when the fastening fork of the tilt rod is placed between the plates on the seat frame. If the fork is twisted and will not pass between the holes, the nut under the fork must be loosened so that the angle can be adjusted (Refer to Spart Parts document 95740-1, page A6.1 item 16).
  • Page 9 In some positions the cross tube is assembled “through” the wheel mount and in others to the side, as detailed in document 95758-1. Different screw lengths are used for the different variations. Be careful that the correct screws are used! The following figures show which type of screws should be used for each mounting alternative.
  • Page 10: Construction Of Various Components

    3. Construction of Various Components 3.1 Disc brake system The disc brake system (fig 12) consists of a disc (fig 16) that attaches to the drive wheel. A caliper (J, fig 16) pushes against the disc when activated by a brake piston (L, fig 17).
  • Page 11: Tire Brakes

    4. Reassemble by reversing the above steps. Check the retaining ring (K, fig 16) and replace if damaged. 5. Check brake function and adjust cables as necessary per section 3.1.1. Fig 17 3.2 Tire brakes Tire brakes are always equipped on HD Balance 24, but can also be assembled to HD Balance 16. The brake lever is different depending on the model and thus brake units cannot be interchanged.
  • Page 12: Change Of Cable Alone

    4. Loosen the set screw (C, fig 20) that holds the wire in the tilt lock and pull the wire out. The set screw should be screwed out enough that the new wire can easily be threaded in. 5. Change cable-control package and mount the controls on the right side of the push bar.
  • Page 13: Change/Assembly Of Cable And Controls

    3.4.2 Change / assembly of cable and controls The cable can be changed alone or the cable and controls can be changed together. To change the cable alone see section 3.3.3. Follow these steps to change the cable and controls together: 1.
  • Page 14: Armrest

    The standard castor (175 mm) is mounted in the lower hole of the fork. If changing to the 200 mm castors the upper hole is used. The 125 mm castor is mounted in the lower hole if the wheelchair has 20” drive wheels. Using the 125 mm castor with 24” drive wheels requires a special fork. 3.7 Armrest 3.7.1 Height adjusment mechanism The mechanism that controls the height adjustment...
  • Page 15: Change Of Knee Joint Inner Pad

    - That cables are in position and are connected properly, see manual 95835-1. - That the battery is charged. Contact HD Rehab if this does not resolve the problem. The actuator package is manufactured by LINAK. The actuator type is LA23, the battery / control unit is model CB8-A.
  • Page 16: Overview Diagram

    5. Overview Diagram Tilt control Push bar Headrest mount Recline control Flexi back system Brake lever Push bar side unit Cross tube Armrest Back braces Side support Back frame Gas spring Armrest mount Leg rest Seat frame Calf support Wheel mount unit Anti-tip device Balance plate User brakes...

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