Rear Wheels; Adjusting The Footrest - Ki Mobility Ethos Manual De Instrucciones

V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
E. Rear Wheels
WARNING: Before operating chair, assure the push button is completely extended and locking
balls on the inside are fully engaged. Failure to do so may result in the wheel falling off, which
could cause a fall or tip-over. A fall or tip-over could result in serious injury or death to you or
others.
1. Installing Wheels (Fig. 4)
a. Push in the quick release button on the axle to allow the locking balls to retract. Make note of
the difference between the extended and depressed position of the axle release button and its
effect on the locking balls on the other end of the axle.
b. Insert the axle into the bearing housing on the wheel if it's separate.
c. Push on quick release button again and slide axle into axle sleeve.
d. Release the button to lock axle in sleeve. If release button does not fully extend and the lock-
ing balls do not move into the locked position after releasing the button, the axle length needs
to be adjusted.
Fig. 4
2. Removing Wheels
a. Hold the wheel close to the hub and push in the button on the outside end of the axle.
b. While still holding the button, pull the wheel and axle out of the axle sleeve.
F. Adjusting the Footrest
Height adjustment of your footrest
1. Locate the set screw on each side of the frame (Fig. 5:A).
2. Loosen the set screw on each side of the frame using a M3 Allen wrench. Do not remove.
3. Adjust footrest tube up or down to achieve the desired height (Fig. 5:B).
4. Ensure both sides are adjusted equally and retighten each set screw to 40 in./lbs (4.52 N*m).
Axle Sleeve
Axle
A
A
B
16
Quick
Release
Button
Fig. 5
B