Wheelchair attachment set-up guide and registration index page 1: four easy steps to set-up your freewheel page 5: tilite™ angle-adjustable footrest modifications page 6: “perch” set-up guide page 7: how to adjust the steering mechanism page 5: how to remove wheel for tire/tube change page 9: how to...
How to set-up your freewheel this set-up guide provides easy to follow, step-by-step, directions to setting up your freewheel to fit your wheelchair. (note: start on page 5 if you have a clamp plate footrest or a tilite angle adjustable footrest.): 1. Determine whether you need a cup shim? (page 1) ...
Step 1: cup shim (freewheel comes with cup shim installed.) check which footrest type you have and decide whether or not it needs a cup shim. 2 tube: yes, you need a cup shim. Make no change and go to step 2. 2 tube with plate: yes, you need a cup shim. Make no changes and go to step 2. Clamp plate:...
Step 2: which straight shim? There are 3 separate straight shims with your freewheel package. Your foot rest type determines which shim to use, or whether you do not need a shim. 2 tube: thick straight shim 2 tube with plate: thinnest straight shim clamp plate: no straight shim 1. Insert straight sh...
Step 3: angle adjustment to lift front casters this adjustment is to make sure the freewheel properly lifts the front casters off the ground. The adjustment is based on the height of your wheelchair’s footrest from the ground. Make sure you have completed the set-up guide steps 1 and 2, before you c...
Step 4: which rear end? (all footrest types need a rear end. ) 1. Measure from the front tube/plate to the back of the footrest to determine depth. Warning: clamping the freewheel onto your footrest with the rear end set too short can damage the rear end. Make sure to follow step 3 below! Short long...
Clamp plate footrests: special instructions to insure that your footrest does not rotate you will need to add 2 screws to lock the footrest plate to your tube. Use two #10-32 self tapper machine screws. Make a pilot hole with a 5/32” drill bit. Tilite angle-adjustable footrest only: special instruct...
Perch set-up guide now that you have your freewheel adjusted for your specific footrest type and chair, you’ll want to install the storage perch on the crossbar on the back of your chair. Chose the perch post that matches your footrest set-up to make sure you pick the right combination so your freew...
How to adjust for steering if your freewheel is not tracking straight when coasting forward on level ground, the steering should be adjusted. To do this you need to adjust two separate fasteners: front set screw, and; main steering stem bolt 1. The front set screw holds the steering adjustment. 2. A...
Step two a. Start by loosening the bearing race using a 13 mmm flat wrench (found at any bike shop). B. Turn wrench clockwise to loosen. Do this on both sides. C. Once both sides are loosened, use 3mm allen wrench to remove axel screw. D. Once the axel screw is removed there may be a washer that nee...
Freewheel warranty and registration card the freewheel has a one-year warranty and a satisfaction guarantee. If you do not like your freewheel you may return it and receive a refund . (excluding shipping charges) you must register your freewheel to validate your warranty. Your serial number is locat...
The freewheel crew tm thank you for choosing the freewheel wheelchair attachment. I am confident you will find it to be the one piece of adaptive equipment that you take everywhere you go. When i was first injured in a motocross accident (resulted in a c6/7 spinal cord injury) i lay in the hospital ...
