Freedom Designs Freedom SP3 Mini - Manual (Page 41)

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Freedom Designs, Inc. SP3 “Mini” Series
SP3 “Mini”
Adjustments continued………..
Rear Axle Adjustment
The position of the rear axle is the most critical
adjustment on the
SP3 “Mini” 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.
1. Center of gravity adjustment may be
accomplished by moving the rear axle
plate forward or backward on the frame.
2. 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 posi-
tioned, 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.