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Part No. 1104849 131 3G Storm Series
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Wheelchairs
REPOSITIONING THE MOTOR
REPOSITIONING THE MOTOR/GEARBOX (FIGURE 11)
NOTE: The motor/gearbox assembly can be repositioned to lengthen or shorten the wheelbase
by 2-inches in 1-inch increments.
STANDARD POSITION - LENGTHENS the wheelbase and gives you the most
stability and standard maneuverability.
1-INCH FORWARD - CENTERS the wheelbase and gives you standard stability and
maneuverability.
2-INCH FORWARD - SHORTENS the wheelbase and increases maneuverability
and distributes additional weight on rear wheels.
WARNING
When using a recliner/high back van seat, the motor/gearbox or motor
MUST use most REARWARD mounting holes on the suspension arm
assembly.
1. Determine the desired position for the
gearbox on the wheelchair.
2. Remove the drive wheels from the
wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/
INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS in
SECTION 12 of this manual.
3. Remove gearbox from the suspension
arm. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING
GEARBOX in this section of the manual.
4. Move gearbox to the position
determine in STEP 1.
NOTE: If the wheelchair is equipped with
9-inch casters on a standard or heavy duty
base, the 2-inch forward position CAN NOT
be utilized.
5. Reinstall the gearbox onto the existing
suspension arm. Refer to REMOVING/
INSTALLING GEARBOX in this
section of the manual.
6. Repeat STEPS 3-5 for opposite side of
the wheelchair.
7. Reinstall the drive wheel onto the
wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/
INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS in
SECTION 12 of this manual.
RWD WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 15
RWD WHEELCHAIRS
FIGURE 11 - REPOSITIONING THE
MOTOR - REPOSITIONING THE
MOTOR/GEARBOX
1-Inch Forward -
Approximately 70%
of weight over rear
wheels
2-Inch Forward -
Approximately 75%
of weight over rear
wheels
MOTOR/GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
Standard -
Approximately 65%
of weight over rear
wheels