Correcting Potential Stabilizer Bar Problem on First Batch from PT Dharma August, 2011
Feb 23, 2016
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