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FreeWheel Wheelchair Attachment
Wheelchair Attachment
Set-Up Guide and Registration
Four Easy Steps to Set-Up your FreeWheel
TiLite™ Angle-Adjustable Footrest Modifications
"Perch" Set-Up Guide
How to Adjust the Steering Mechanism
How to Remove Wheel for Tire/Tube Change
How to Maintain your FreeWheel and
FreeWheel Warranty and Registration
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Summary of Contents for OFFCARR FreeWheel
- Page 1 Wheelchair Attachment Set-Up Guide and Registration INDEX Page 1: Four Easy Steps to Set-Up your FreeWheel Page 5: TiLite™ Angle-Adjustable Footrest Modifications Page 6: “Perch” Set-Up Guide Page 7: How to Adjust the Steering Mechanism Page 5: How to Remove Wheel for Tire/Tube Change...
- Page 2 (page 3) 4. Should you use a short or long rear end? (page 4) Once your FreeWheel is set up, it is important to maintain it so it provides you with years of enjoyment. (page 9) Don’t forget to Order your FreeWheel RACK!
- Page 3 STEP 1: Cup Shim (FreeWheel comes with cup shim installed.) Check which footrest type you have and decide whether or not it needs a cup shim. Footrest Types 2 Tube: YES, you need a cup shim. Make no change and go to STEP 2.
- Page 4 STEP 2: Which Straight Shim? There are 3 separate straight shims with your FreeWheel package. Your foot rest type determines which shim to use, or whether you do NOT need a shim. Shim Types Footrest Types 2 Tube: Thick Straight Shim...
- Page 5 STEP 3: Angle Adjustment to Lift Front Casters This adjustment is to make sure the FreeWheel properly lifts the front casters off the ground. The adjustment is based on the height of your wheelchair’s footrest from the ground. Make sure you have completed the Set-up Guide STEPS 1 and 2, BEFORE you complete this step.
- Page 6 Short Footrest Depths from 5 to 6-7/8 inches: Use a LONG Rear End Long WARNING: Clamping the FreeWheel onto your footrest with the Rear End set too short can damage the Rear End. Make sure to follow Step 3 below! 2.
- Page 7 Use TWO #10-32 Self Tapper machine screws. Make a pilot hole with a 5/32” drill bit. TiLite ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST ONLY: Special Instructions Use a dremel or file to modify your clamp so your FreeWheel clamps on securely. Please contact us at info@gofreewheel.com if you have any questions or difficulty with this step.
- Page 8 Perch Set-up Guide Now that you have your FreeWheel adjusted for your specific footrest type and chair, you’ll want to install the Storage Perch on the crossbar on the back of your chair. Chose the perch post that matches your footrest set-up to make sure you pick the right combination so your FreeWheel securely clamps to your storage Perch.
- Page 9 How to Adjust for Steering If your Freewheel is not tracking straight when coasting forward on level ground, the steering should be adjusted. To do this you need to adjust two separate fasteners: Front Set Screw, and; Main Steering Stem Bolt 1.
- Page 10 How to Remove Wheel for Tire/Tube Change STEP ONE: Do NOT use a 3mm allen wrench and try to loosen the Axle Screw. It will not move and is easily stripped Axel Screw STEP TWO A. Start by loosening the Bearing Race using a 13 mmm flat Bearing Race wrench (found at any bike...
- Page 11 Maintaining your FreeWheel Once you are out enjoying your FreeWheel, it is important to maintain it so it continues to provide you with years of enjoyment. The following few tips will help: 1. It is important to keep screws A, B and C tight (shown on page 3). After you give the FreeWheel a good workout, double check BOTH sides and re-tighten if necessary.
- Page 12 After years of testing and input from other wheelchair users, I am happy to now be able to provide the FreeWheel to you. It safely, and quickly lifts the front casters off the ground and I am now able to live a more independent active life.