Invacare Rea Spirea4 NG User Manual page 20

DRIVE WHEEL ATTACHMENTS
A
C
F
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DRIVE WHEEL SETTINGS
B
D
E
H
G
Adjustable attachment for drive wheels.
With the attachment you can set five height posi-
tions and three lengthwise positions.
A: Standard - standard design
B: Passive - set backwards for better stability
C: Active
D: Position for double amputees for increased stability
and in order to prevent the amputee from tipping
backwards, the drive wheel axels can be moved
back from the back rest's axel tube (special manual
brakes are included in the package).
Adjustments to the wheels' position and/
or fork angle must be carried out under the
supervision of an expert who has made a
complete risk assessment of the effect this
change will have on the wheelchair's function.
Ask your adviser
The tip risk increases if the rear wheels are
located in front of the backrest. Use anti-tip
devices.
Changing the position of the drive wheel
attachment
The attachment can be moved up and down and be
turned to obtain different seat heights. Loosen screws
and nuts (E). Change the position of the drive wheel
attachment. Tighten screws and nuts.
When the wheels have been mounted in the
correct position, it is important to check
that screws and nuts have been tightened
properly.
Changing the position of the wheel on the
attachment
To change the position of the drive wheel on the
attachment, first remove the wheel by pressing the
quick release (F) on the axle and pull. Loosen the nut
(G) and move the axle housing (H) to the new posi-
tion. Tighten screws and nuts.
When you have fitted the wheels in the cor-
rect position, it is important that you check
thoroughly that the nuts and screws are
tightened securely. The axle housing should
be tightened with a manual and dynamo-
metric wrench calibrated to 40Nm. This is
important for your own safety!
Always remember to adjust the brakes, when
the rearwheel position has been changed.