Freedom Designs Freedom CGX - Manual (Page 29)

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Adjustments
Caster Fork Adjustment
Interchanging casters can easily be done with
dual hole caster forks. Currently, 5” & 6” casters
are available for use. To adjust, loosen the bolt
and remove the caster. Change the caster and/or
position the caster upward or downward in pre-
drilled holes on the caster fork. Replace the bolt
and tighten securely.
Note: When changing the size of the caster wheel,
it will also be necessary to change the size of the
rear wheel in order to keep the wheelchair frame
parallel with the floor.
Wheel Lock Adjustment
When the rear wheel is repositioned, it is
important that the wheel lock is readjusted also.
1. Adjustment can be made by loosening the 1/4-
20 x 1” button head screws and sliding the
wheel lock assembly along the frame tubing so
that the wheel lock contacts the tire in the
locked position. Continue to adjust until the
knurled grip handle embeds into the tire
approximately 1/4” when in the locked
position. Tighten the screw until wheel lock is
snug to frame tube.
Warning: Wheel locks are not designed to
slow the chair down when it is moving.
When the chair is stopped, engaging
properly adjusted wheel locks will prevent
the Drive wheels from turning.
Anti-tip Lever Adjustment
1. Remove the screw, nut and washers that
attach the roller assembly to the lever.
2. Align holes in roller assembly with holes in
lever at desired height (recommended at 1-
1/2” to 2” off of the ground).
3. Re-install screw, washers and nut—tighten
securely.
Warning: Under normal use, anti-tip devices
will prevent the wheelchair from tipping over
backward. Anti-tip devices are to stay on the
chair in the lowered position, at all times when
in use and should not be altered or disabled.