correcting potential stabilizer bar problem on first batch from pt dharma
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Correcting Potential Stabilizer Bar Problem on First Batch from PT Dharma. August, 2011 . Stabilizer Bar and Tab. The stabilizer bar and tab are under the seat. They provide a convenience benefit of keeping the wheels parallel when the chair is folded - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Correcting Potential Stabilizer Bar Problem on
First Batch from PT DharmaAugust, 2011
Stabilizer Bar and Tab• The stabilizer bar and tab
are under the seat. • They provide a
convenience benefit of keeping the wheels parallel when the chair is folded
• Does not contribute to safety or comfort
• Without it, the RoughRider is fully functional
with without
Stabilizer Bar The potential problem:• The bolt (in photo) is
welded to the bar• Increases force on
stabilizer tab
Stabilizer Bar The potential problem:• The bolt is welded to the bar
and this increases force on stabilizer tab
• This can cause the weld between the frame and the Stabilizer Tab to break.
• It is unknown how often this will occur but has only been observed once
• The failure is not dangerous, just inconvenient
The SolutionHow to Easily Fix 1) Remove the stabilizer
bar completely from the frame using the included 17mm wrench
2) Use a bungee cord to hold the chair handles together when folded
Stabilizer Bar Removed
The SolutionHow to Easily Fix 1) Remove stabilizer bar2) Use a bungee cord to
hold the chair together at the pushing bar
Bungee In Use
Proposed SolutionEach user will be given:
1) A printed description of the potential malfunction in Español and how to correct for it.
2) Small bungee cord
After