(Center Of Gravity; Rear Seat Height); Camber Mounts; Adjusting The Rear Seat Height - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 8: AXLE PLATES & CAMBER PLUGS

(CENTER OF GRAVITY; REAR SEAT HEIGHT)

Permobil Aero Z and ZRA wheelchairs are equipped with a camber tube. By adjusting the position of the camber tube, you
can adjust the center of gravity of your chair. This Chapter explains the various adjustments that are possible. The same
adjustment will apply whether you have an aluminum, titanium or carbon fiber camber tube.
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WARNING
Any changes to the position of the camber tube will affect the stability of the chair. Use extreme caution when using a new
camber tube position as the new position may make the chair more prone to tip over.
If you ignore this Warning, your chair may not perform properly, which in turn, may cause you to fall, tip over or lose control
of the chair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the chair.
I WARNING
Whenever you adjust the position of the camber tube (either to adjust the rear seat height or the center of gravity), it may be
necessary to adjust the toe-in/toe-out of the rear wheels. See "Adjusting Toe-In/Toe-Out" on pages 8-5 and 8-6. In addition,
whenever you adjust the position of the camber tube or when you adjust the toe-in/toe-out, it may be necessary to square
the casters to the floor.
If you ignore this Warning, your chair may not perform properly, which, in turn, may cause you to fall, tip over or lose control
of the chair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the chair.
Note: It is recommended that you remove the rear wheels and turn the chair upside down before attempting to make any
adjustments described in this Chapter. A padded surface will help protect the frame's finish.

Camber Mounts

Adjusting the Rear Seat Height

Tools Needed:
• 5 mm Allen Wrench
1. Note the original position of the camber tube clamp relative to the notches on the vertical strut. See Figure 8-1.
2. Remove the two Allen screws (one on each side) and washers that secure the camber tube clamps to the vertical struts.
3. Reposition the camber tube clamp to the desired height. Notches are 1 cm apart.
Note: Vertical struts come in three sizes, short, medium and long. If you are not able to achieve the desired seat height
with your existing vertical strut, you may need to purchase longer or shorter struts.
4. Make sure the identical notches are used on both vertical struts.
5. Reinstall the two Allen screws (one on each side) and washers and securely tighten.
6. Check the toe-in/toe-out and adjust as needed, and square the casters as needed. See pages 8-3 and 8-4.
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