Freedom Designs Freedom NXT - Manual (Page 34)

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NXT
Generation NEXT
TM
Rear Axle Adjustment
The position of the rear axle is the most critical
adjustment on the
NXT wheelchair. The center
of gravity and the seat height position are all
determined by the axle adjustment.
Warning:
Your healthcare professional should assist
you in adjusting the axle position. Position
of the axle will be based on your abilities
and limitations.
Center of gravity adjustment may be accomplished by moving the rear axle plate forward or
backward on the frame.
Seat height and/or angle may be changed by changing the position of the axle upward
or downward on the axle plate.
Warning:
Your healthcare professional should assist you in adjusting the axle position.
Position of the axle will be based on your abilities and limitations.
Warning:
The wheelchairs become less stable if forward axle positions are used. The further
forward the axles are positioned, the easier it is to tip the chair over forward or
backward. Moving the axle backward will increase the stability of the chair. This
backward adjustment will create increased turning pressure.
Note:
A front caster adjustment should be made to correspond with any changes in
rear seat height/angle.
Anti-tip Lever Adjustment
Height
1. Loosen the screw and nut on the anti-tip
roller
assembly.
2. Raise or lower anti-tip roller assembly until
desired
height is attained.(recommended
at 1-1/2” to 2” off of the ground).
3. Re-install screw and nut. Tighten securely.
4. Repeat procedure on opposite anti-tip lever.
Adjustments