IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION
T. Tilt Mechanism (Continued)
Cable Maintenance
Cable actuated mechanisms require periodic maintenance (See Fig. 27). Verify the cables are:
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Adjusted properly
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Routed Correctly
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Bends in the cable are minimized to reduce friction.
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Replace the cables if they have any kinks or cannot be adjusted.
Fig. 27
Minimize
Bend
Minimize
Bend
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Cable
Adjus ter
Minimize
Bend