Features, Options & Accessories; Rear Axle - Sunrise Medical Guardian Escort Guide De L'utilisateur

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REAR AXLE

The Guardian Escort comes with a number of axle plate options and configurations. Each is
dependent upon the chair model and user need.
• All axle plates are interchangeable within the same base frame.
• Always consult a healthcare professional or authorized service center before making
any changes to your rear axle.
CAUTION– Severe injury could result from the use of an improper axle/wheel position.
Listed below are the rear wheel axle options:
Standard Offset Axle:
• This axle plate is the most common and is used for the 24" rear wheel.
• The axle plate can be easily identified by the three axle bolt holes aligned in a verti-
cal position along the plate.
• The bottom hole is the only usable hole designed for this product at this time. Use of
either middle or top hole positions will severely impact performance, safety and func-
tion.
This axle plate also provides for two distinct axle positions;
Forward Offset and Rearward Offset.
Forward Offset Axle Position (Fig. 4):
• This is our standard factory setting and provides greater maneuverability, traction and
accessibility to the handrims.
• By offsetting the rear wheel forward of the rear vertical sideframe, the wheel base is
shortened and caution should be exercised when ascending up ramps for unintention-
al backward tipping.
• Anti-tippers are highly recommended for users who may not have the ability to con-
trol their chair safely.
Rearward Offset Axle Position (Fig 5):
• This axle position is reversed from the standard factory setting and places the axle
plate behind the rear vertical sideframe.
• Placing the axle plate in this position increases the wheel base length resulting in a
longer, more stable base.
• Caster rotation, traction and accessibility to handrims will be negatively impacted as
a result of this rear wheel shift.
Amputee Axle Plate (Fig 6):
• This axle plate is commonly used for individuals with single or bi-lateral amputations
of the leg.
• With the lose of leg weight, the wheelchair may be prone to backward tipping with a
standard axle plate.
• The Amputee Axle plate extends the rear wheel 2 ≤" further back from the rear verti-
cal sideframe, thus stabilizing the frame.
Transport Axle Plate - 12" Wheel (Fig. 7):
• The Transport axle plate is used exclusively with our 12" rear wheel option.
• This smaller wheel decreases the chairs overall size, weight and is not intended for
anyone wishing to self-propel their chair.
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Figure 4 Forward Offset Axle
Figure 5 Rearward Offset Axle
Figure 6 Amputee Axle
Figure 7 Transport Axle
Transport Axle
Plate (12" wheel)