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V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
U. Frame Width
1. Frame Width Adjustment
a. Remove backrest seating.
b. If equipped with a seat pan, remove seat pan and adjust to new width (See Section W).
c. Remove screws in growth tubes of all cross struts - Base Frame (Fig. 47:A), Axle Plate (Fig.
47:B), Seat Frame (Fig. 47:C), Rotary Frame (Fig. 47:D), Tilt Lock Mechanism (Fig. 47:E) and
Angle Adjustable Push Handle / Removable Stroller Handle (Fig. 47:F) (if equipped). Two
10mm wrenches are needed for the screws on items 1, 2 and 3, two 8mm wrenches for the
screws on items 4 and 5, and a 4mm Allen wrench for screws in item 6.
d. Set chair to desired width, aligning holes in growth tubes/struts.
e. Reinstall but DO NOT TIGHTEN all screws/nuts/washers into growth tube holes.
f. Once all screws are reinstalled, place chair on a flat surface with wheels installed. Ensure all
growth tubes are centered on the chair (push handle/removable stroller handle will be offset
by ½" on odd chair widths.
g. Retighten all strut fasteners. Ensure chair tilts easily.
h. If binding occurs when tilting, loosen axle plate/base frame and rotary frame, tilt rotary frame
2 - 4 times to allow chair to align itself and retighten fasteners, ending with rotary frame
struts.
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