Invacare TER Owners Manual - Page 42

SECTION 5-WHEELS Adjusting Center of Gravity (T-5/Paul Schulte Signature BB) NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.16. 1. If necessary, remove the seat upholstery. Refer to Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery on page 50 or Replacing Screw‐On Seat Upholstery. on page 50. 2. Remove the four mounting screws, coved spacers, washers and locknuts that secure the two backrest mounting brackets to the base frame. 3. Secure backrest mounting brackets to the base frame in the desired mounting holes in the backrest mounting bracket and the mounting holes in the base frame with four mounting screws, coved spacers, washers and locknuts. Tighten securely. 4. If necessary, install the seat upholstery. Refer to Replacing Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery on page 50 or Replacing Screw‐On Seat Upholstery. on page 50. Backrest Mounting Bracket Coved Spacers Locknuts Mounting Holes in Base Frame Base Frame Mounting Holes in Backrest Mounting Bracket Washers Mounting Screws FIGURE 5.16 Adjusting Center of Gravity (T-5/Paul Schulte Signature BB) Adjusting Wheelbase Width NOTE: Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment. Camber Tube With Single Camber NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.17. NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1‐inch (2.54 cm). 1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 32. 2. Torque the axle nut to increase/decrease the wheelbase width. 3. Count the number of threads showing on the axle bolt. NOTE: The number of threads showing on the axle bolt should be equal on both sides of the wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair performance may be affected. 4. Repeat STEPS 2‐3 for the opposite axle nut and axle bolt. NOTE: Axle bolt removed from axle tube for clarity. It is not necessary to remove the axle bolt for this procedure. Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs 42 Part No 1122172