Invacare Allegro 1061057 - Manual (Page 23)

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ARMS PROCEDURE 2
3. Move the bottom clamp to one (1) of three (3)
mounting holes in the side guard.
NOTE: The middle mounting hole is the stan-
dard mounting position for rigid wheelchairs.
NOTE: The bottom mounting hole is the stan-
dard mounting position for folding wheelchairs.
NOTE: The top mounting hole is an optional
mounting position for folding or rigid wheelchairs.
4. Re-secure the side guard to the bottom clamp
with the socket screw.
5. Install the "T" arm onto the wheelchair. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE "T" ARMS in this
section of the manual.
3. Remove the existing locking lever and spring from
the bottom bracket.
NOTE: Inspect the spring and replace if necessary.
4. Position the spring on the bottom bracket as shown
in FIGURE 8.
5. Position the new locking lever onto the spring and
the bottom bracket.
NOTE: Make sure the two (2) extended ends of the
spring are inside the notch in the locking lever.
6. Line up the mounting holes in the new locking lever,
spring and bottom bracket.
WARNING
DO NOT over tighten the locknut that secures the
locking lever to the bottom bracket. Over tightening
this locknut will prevent the locking lever from oper-
ating properly, possibly causing injury.
7. Install the phillips bolt and tighten securely with the
locknut.
8. Install the "T" arm onto the wheelchair. Refer to IN-
STALLING/REMOVING THE "T" ARMS in this sec-
tion of the manual.
FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING THE TRANSFER
ASSISTS AND/OR SIDE GUARDS - "T" ARMS
REPLACING THE LOCKING LEVER - "T"
ARMS (FIGURE 8)
1. Remove the "T" arm from the wheelchair. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE "T" ARMS in this
section of the manual.
2. Remove the phillips bolt and locknut that secure the
existing locking lever to the bottom bracket.
CAUTION
The locking lever is spring loaded. Place your
free hand over the locking lever to prevent the
parts from springing off of the bottom bracket.
Bottom
Bracket
Locking
Lever
Spring
Extended Ends
Locknut
Notch
Phillips Bolt
FIGURE 8 - REPLACING THE LOCKING LEVER
- "T" ARMS
Socket
Screws
Bottom Clamp
Transfer
Assist
Top
Middle
Bottom Side
Guard
"T" Arm