Suspension - Permobil K450 Service Manual

Suspension

Suspension
The wheelchair's front wheel suspension is
equipped with spring suspension.
Removing the suspension mechanism
1. Switch off the main power switch on the
control panel.
2. Lift up and chock up the wheelchair chassis so
that both front wheels are free of the ground.
3. Remove the upper and lower battery covers
on both sides of the chassis. See pages 8-9.
4. Use the battery belt to pull/lift the batteries out
on both sides of the chassis.
5. Remove the two
suspension mechanism on both sides of the
chassis. See illustration.
6. Move the suspension mechanism out of the
chassis through the recess on the left or right
side.
Fitting the suspension mechanism
Fit in the reverse order.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the screws to
4.2 ft-lbs (5.7 Nm)
Adjust the spring force after fitting. See page 19.
screws holding the
The suspension mechanism is held in place with
two screws on each side of the chassis.
The suspension mechanism is held in place with
two screws on each side of the chassis.
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