Adjusting Wheelbase Length (Adjusting Center Of Gravity) - Invacare Terminator Titanium Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 5—WHEELS
NOTE: Rear wheels are removed from the
Axle Tube - Rotates Up and Down
drawings for clarity, there is no need to remove
rear wheels from the wheelchair during
adjustment.
NOTE: FIGURE 5.11 shows one example of
how the adjustment rings can be positioned.
Stop - Not touching Stop - In position for one
camber clamp camber, touching camber clamp
Adjustment Ring
Adjustment Ring
Camber Clamp Camber Clamp
Stop - In position for one
camber, touching
Adjustment Ring
camber clamp
Stop - Not touching
Adjustment Ring
camber clamp
FIGURE 5.11 Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out - A4 Camber System - Fine Adjustment
Adjusting Wheelbase Length (Adjusting Center of
Gravity)
WARNING
ALWAYS perform this procedure in the presence of an assistant. The position of
the footrest, camber tube, back angle, the tautness of the back upholstery as well as
the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchairs stability. Any change to
one or any combination of the five may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.
Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position. The addition of anti-tip-
pers may be required.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.12 on page 47.
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