5.5. Batteries (Fig.5.5):
Also see Chapter 9.0 for detail.
Remove the Battery cover by gently levering out the •
plastic clips with a flat bladed screwdriver.
Undo the the Velcro® securing strip.•
Undo the GREY plug that connects the two batteries •
together.
Remove the battery nearest to you by sliding it out.•
Go to the front of the wheelchair and locate the power •
module just beneath the centre of the seat pan.
Disconnect the middle plug.•
Return to the rear of the wheelchair and slide the •
second battery out.
5.6. Wheels (Fig.5.6 & 5.7):
If it is necessary to remove the wheels, to repair a
damaged tyre for example, proceed as follows:
WARNING!
All wheels are safety critical items. If you are unsure about
performing these tasks, please contact your approved
Sunrise Medical dealer.
Front castor wheel (Fig.5.6):
Use a 6 mm. Allen wrench & 13.0mm spanner to •
remove the wheel axle from the fork.
Remove the damaged wheel.•
When the wheel has been repaired, follow the reverse •
procedure to refit.
Tighten the axle to a torque of 19 Nm.•
Rear drive wheel (Fig.5.7):
Loosen the 4 studs with a 5.0mm. Hexagonal socket •
wrench, (Allen Key) and 13.0mm spanner.
Elevate the wheel using blocks.•
Remove the studs & damaged wheel. •
When it has been repaired, follow the reverse •
procedure to refit.
Tighten the 4 studs to a torque of 25Nm•
Note: The rear wheels are designed as separate rims
and can be disassembled to simplify changing the tube
or tyre.
Fig.5.6
Fig.5.7
Fig.5.5