Freedom Designs Freedom 2 - Manual (Page 40)

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Freedom Designs, Inc. Freedom 2 / Freedom 2 Kids
Freedom 2 / Freedom 2 Kids
Adjustments continued………..
Caster Fork Adjustment
Interchanging casters can easily be done with
dual hole caster forks. Currently, 3”, 5” , 6”
and 7” casters are available for use. A smaller
fork is used with the 3” caster only. 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.
To change the angle of the caster, consult your
healthcare dealer.
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 rear
wheels from turning.
Note: The caster housing should always be at
a 90º angle to the floor to ensure
optimum performance.