Sunrise Medical 600 SERIES Wheelchair User Manual


 
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F. CASTER FORKS
Note: Two-hole caster forks allow you to adjust
the seat height or seat angle.
a. For a standard 18 1/2” (470 mm) front
seat height:
1. Remove caster wheel bolt (1) and
bearing spacers (not shown).
2. Move caster into the bottom fork
position (2).
3. Replace caster wheel bolt and
bearing spacers.Tighten bolt.
4. Repeat steps on other side. Make
sure to adjust both the same.
b. For a low 17 1/2” (445 mm) front seat
height:
1. Remove caster wheel bolt and
bearing spacers (1).
2. Move caster into the top fork
position (3).
3. Replace caster wheel bolt and
bearing spacers.Tighten bolt.
4. Repeat steps on other side. Make
sure to adjust both the same.
G. REAR WHEELS - THREADED
OR FIXED OFFSET AXLES
(BREEZY 510)
Note: Use a torque setting of 150-175 in./lbs.
(16.9-19.8 N
.
m) when setting-up axles.
1. Installation
a. Remove threaded axles, axle bolts and
hub caps from plastic bag.
b. Remove inside bolt from axle and
insert the axle through one of two
holes in the rear frame tube.
c. The hole you choose affects the rear
seat height place the axle in the lower
hole for level seating; place the axle
in the upper hole for lower rear
seat height.
X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENTX. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT
3. Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up
Turn anti-tip tubes up when being pushed
by attendant, overcoming obstacles or
climbing curbs.
a. Press the rear anti-tip tube release lever.
b. Hold lever in and turn anti-tip tube up.
c. Release lever.
d. Repeat with second anti-tip tube.
e. Remember to return anti-tip tubes
to down position after completing
maneuver.
E. STANDARD & LOW FRONT
SEAT HEIGHTS
Note: Adjust seat height for body and mechanical
efficiency. Be aware that a change in seat height may
require a change in the size of the front caster
stems or forks.
1. If you raise the seat too high, you may “out-adjust”
the caster forks. If this occurs,the seat will tilt
toward the front and may cause the rider to fall.
2.To avoid this,you will need to use a longer caster
fork or fork stem.
1. Adjustment
a. For a standard 18 1/2” (470 mm) front
seat height:
1. Remove the axle bolt.
2. Set axle in the bottom frame setting.
Re-attach axle bolt and tighten.
3. Repeat steps on other side. Make
sure both sides are the same height.
b. For a low 17 1/2” (445 mm) front
seat height:
1. Remove the axle bolt.
2. Set axle in the top frame setting. Re-
attach axle bolt and tighten.
3. Repeat steps on other side. Make
sure both sides are the same height.
Note: Use a torque setting of 150 to 175 in./lbs.
(16.9-19.8 N
.
m) for axle nuts.
2. Seat Angle (not available on BREEZY 500)
If you change the seat height, make sure
you adjust the front casters to attain the
proper seat angle. (The seat should be
slightly higher at the front.)
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