SECTION 5—ARMS
4. Reposition!the!arm!socket!to!one!of!two!positions:
CONVENTIONAL SPACE SAVER
NOTE:!Make!sure!arm!sockets!sit!flush!against!the!wheelchair!frame.
5. Reinstall!the!hex!screw!and!locknut!that!secure!the!arm!socket!to!the!wheelchair!frame!
and!securely!tighten.
6. Repeat!STEP!5!for!the!opposite!side!of!the!wheelchair.
7. Install!the!new!arms!onto!the!wheelchair.!Refer!to!Removing!or!Replacing!Armrest!on!
page 38.
8. Refer!to!the!following!chart!to!determine!if!the!rear!wheel!axle!spacer!is!needed:
CONVENTIONAL
SPACE SAVER
9. If!rear!wheel!axle!spacer!is!needed,!refer!to!Removing/Installing!Rear!Wheels!on!
page 44.
Space Saver Arm Position
Arm Socket (Inside of
Wheelchair Frame)
Locknut
Left Side of
Wheelchair Frame
FIGURE 5.5 Converting Between Space Saver and Conventional Arms
9000 Series
ARM TYPE
ARM TYPE
Hex Screw
Wheelchair
Frame
ARM SOCKET POSITION (ON
WHEELCHAIR FRAME)
Outside
Inside
AXLE SPACER NEEDED?
Yes
No
Conventional Arm Position
Arm Socket (Outside of
Wheelchair Frame)
Locknut
Right Side of
Wheelchair Frame
40
Hex Screw
Part No. 1056953