Etac Wheelchair Manual Manual page 22

9:10 Adjusting the distance of the handrim
The distance between the handrim and the wheel can be adjusted by
adding or removing spacers.
Tools: 4 mm Allen key
9:11 Handrims
Etac Sting is delivered with stainless steel handrims as standard.
To improve your grip on the handrim it may be necessary to adjust the
spacing between handrim and wheel.
Friction-coated and cellular rubber handrims are available as options.
9:12 Distance between wheel and handrim
The distance between the wheel and the handrim can be reduced
by removing the handrim from the wheel and shortening the plastic
spacers.
Tools: 10 mm spanner and hacksaw.
9:13 Mounting of cellular rubber handrims (option)
Cellular rubber handrims are attached directly to the spokes.
- Remove the existing handrim
- Unscrew the nuts on the cellular rubber handrim.
- Twist the handrim until each of the fasteners is attached to
a spoke.
- Tighten the nuts on the rear of the wheel. Be sure not to
over-tighten them as this may cause the spokes to bend.
Tools: 13 mm spanner
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