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6.2.1 Setting the drive wheels horizontally
The horizontal position of the drive wheels can be changed by horizontally moving the drive wheel adapter in the
frame.
Changing the drive wheel position has the following effects:
Position of drive wheel
Move backwards (passive setting) •
Move forwards (active setting)
The drive wheel can be installed at 3 depth positions in the drive wheel adapter (see fig. 32, item A –C).
1) Remove the wheels.
2) Loosen the Allen head screws on the drive wheel adapter (see fig. 1, item 1/2).
3) Move the drive wheel adapter. In order to do so, engage the lugs of the locking clamps (see fig. 1, item 3) in
the respective bore holes in the frame.
4) Check the depth setting. Both sides must be positioned exactly the same. Readjust if required.
5) Tighten the Allen head screws on the drive wheel adapter to 10 Nm (see fig. 1, item 1/2).
6) If necessary: Readjust the height and alignment of the caster attachment device as well as the wheel locks
(see information at the start of the section).
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6.2.2 Adjusting the drive wheels vertically
The vertical position of the drive wheels can be changed by vertically moving the quick-release axle receiver bush
ing in the drive wheel adapter.
Changing the drive wheel position has the following effects:
Drive wheel position
Move upwards
Move downwards
Avantgarde Teen2 T,
Avantgarde Teen2 VR
Effects
Larger wheelbase
•
Larger turning circle
•
Greater stability of the wheelchair
•
Wheelchair is harder to tip backwards when crossing obstacles
•
Position recommended for inexperienced users
•
Smaller wheelbase
•
Less load on caster wheels = greater manoeuvrability
•
Less stability of the wheelchair
•
Wheelchair is easier to tip backwards when crossing obstacles
INFORMATION: An anti-tipper should be installed if necessary.
•
Setting recommended only for experienced users
Effects
•
The higher the drive wheel position, the more the seat surface is tilted to
the rear
•
Wheelchair is easier to tip backwards when crossing obstacles
•
The change in the centre of gravity results in a lower, more stable seat
position in the wheelchair
•
The seat height can be further adjusted in combination with a height
adjustment of the caster wheels.
•
The lower the drive wheel position, the less the seat surface is tilted to the
rear
•
Wheelchair is harder to tip backwards when crossing obstacles
Settings
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