3.12 Vario-Ax
Your wheelchair can be fitted with a Vario-Ax. The Vario-Ax
makes it possible to change the wheel camber.
Adjusting wheel camber of the Vario-Ax
IMPORTANT!
– Do not overtighten the knurled screw A as this
can damage its mechanism.
IMPORTANT!
– Changing the wheel camber can impair or
negate the function of the parking brakes.
1.
Loosen the knurled screw A on the Vario-Ax.
2. Pull the wheel by the hub B until the desired angle is set.
3. A gentle engagement will indicate when it has reached one
of the four possible positions.
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4. Retighten the knurled screw A.
5. Perform the same setting on both sides.
3.13 Tires
The ideal pressure depends on the tire type:
The table below is an indication. In case the tire differs from the
list below, check the side of the tire, the maximum pressure is
often listed there.
Tire
Profile tire
7 bar
Schwalbe® Marathon
10 bar
Plus
Schwalbe® One
10 bar
Schwalbe® Rightrun
10 bar
-
Solid tire, profile, grey
-
Solid tire (KIK type),
black
-
Solid, light wheel
The compatibility of the tires listed above depends on the
configuration and/or model of your wheelchair.
In case of a tire puncture consult a suitable workshop
(e.g. bike repair shop, bicycle dealer ...) to have the tube
replaced by a skilled person.
The size of the tire is mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. The change of appropriate tires must be carried out
by a qualified technician/dealer.
Components and their functions
Max. pressure
700 kPa
101 psi
1000 kPa
145 psi
145 psi
1000 kPa
1000 kPa
145 psi
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-
-
-
-
-
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