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Owner's Manual
Propulsion Wheels
The XL5 manual wheelchair can be equipped with propulsion wheels of 20'' (500
mm), 22'' (560 mm) or 24" (610 mm).
The XL RF manual wheelchair can be equipped with propulsion wheels of 20'' (500
mm), 22'' (560 mm), 24" (610 mm) or 26" (660 mm).
Installing propulsion wheels – Threaded axle
1. Make sure the mounting plate F is
properly positioned and securely
fastened, if not, please refer to
section Modifying the position of
the axle mounting plate.
2. Insert the axle bushing E into the
mounting plate F in the desired
position and place the lock washer
G on axle bushing E.
3. With a 1⅛" wrench, secure the axle
bushing E in place with lock
washers D and H and nuts C and I.
4. Insert axle A through wheel hub B
and axle bushing E.
5. Tighten nut J with a ¾" socket
wrench while holding axle A in
place with another ¾" socket
wrench.
Removing propulsion wheels – Threaded axle
1. Loosen nut J with a ¾" socket wrench while holding axle A with a ¾" another
socket wrench.
2. With a 1⅛" wrench, unfasten nut I and remove lock washer H and lock washer G.
3. With a 1⅛" wrench, unfasten nut C and remove lock washer D.
4. Remove axle A from axle bushing E and wheel hub B.
WARNING
After all adjustments or the reinstallation of the propulsion wheels, it is
essential that the stability of the wheelchair be verified. Adjustments to the
front caster wheels, the wheel locks and the anti-tips may be necessary.
Horizontal repositioning of the propulsion wheels as well as, repositioning
of the seat and backrest may also be required. These adjustments must be
performed by a qualified technician.
Note – To ensure ease-of-installation and adjustment, we
recommend that you place your wheelchair on a flat
surface, such as a table or workbench.
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Revision 0
July 2022
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