Footplate Adjustment; Castor - Quickie Life RT Directions For Use Manual

Footplate Adjustment

Adjusting The Footrest
WARNING!
• Attendant: Do not stand on the footboard! Even if the
user is sitting in the chair, there is still a risk of tipping
over and injury.
• Driver: When transferring, do not stand on the
footboard, there is a risk of tipping over and injury.
Releasing the screw (1) will allow you to adjust the footrest to
correspond to the length of your lower leg and re-attach the
footrest. The angle of the footrest may be individually adjusted
by loosening screws (2). The side protection (3) on the footrest
prevents the feet slipping off accidentally. Make sure that after
any adjustment work, all screws are tightened correctly (see the
page on torque) (Fig. 6.19 - 6.20).
Fig. 6.19
1
Lightweight platform footrest
The footrest angle can be adjusted by loosening the screws (2).
Side protection panels can be fitted to the footrest using the
mounting holes (3). These prevent the feet slipping off
accidentally, (Fig. 6.21). Make sure that after any adjustment
work, all screws are tightened correctly (see the page on
torque).
Fig. 6.21
3
2
24
Fig. 6.20
3
3
2

Castor

Castor, Castor adapter, Castor
fork (Fig. 6.22)
From time to time the wheelchair
may veer slightly to the right or left
or the castors may flutter.
This may be caused by the follo-
wing:
• Forward and/or reverse wheel
motion has not been set properly.
• The castor angle has not been
adjusted properly.
• Castor and/or rear wheel air pressure is incorrect; wheels do not
turn smoothly.
The optimum adjustment of the castors is required so that the
wheelchair runs in a straight line. Castors should always be adjusted
by an authorized dealer.
The castor plates must be re-adjusted, and the wheel locks must be
checked every time the rear wheel position has been altered. Check
the setting of the castor adapter (1) by placing a set-square next to
it and looking at it from the front. Make sure that the adapter is at
right angles to the floor. By undoing the screws (2) and moving the
adapter, you can then re-adjust the wheels to their optimum position,
by adjusting the corresponding teeth segments. Make sure that after
any adjustment work, all screws are tightened correctly (see the
page on torque).
The screws used are fitted with threadlock at the factory and can
be adjusted up to 5 times after fitting. After that they should be
replaced or alternatively re-secured with threadlock to medium
tightness.
2
Axle plate
Axle plate (Fig. 6.23)
The position of the centre of gravity in relation to the rear wheel
is an important factor for easy and comfortable driving. Several
positions are possible. If you move the perforated plate to the
rear (1) in the frame holes (2), the chair is in a safe position, but
at the same time is not so manoeuvrable, as it is when the
perforated plate is positioned further forward.
By moving the axle adapter (3) in the perforated plate, the seat
height of the chair can be adjusted. Make sure that after any
adjustment work, all screws are tightened correctly (see the
page on torque).
CAUTION!
If necessary, the brakes and castors must be re-adjusted.
Fig. 6.23
Fig. 6.22
2
2
1
90°
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