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What is the Slender Fender?
The Slender Fender wheelchair fender guard is a patented assistive wheelchair device designed to deflect dirt, mud, and water splatter from the wheels landing on the rider.
Will the Slender Fender fit my model of wheelchair?
Is the Slender Fender a mud guard?
Which model do I need?
Do I need the universal mounting kit?
Do you offer different colours of fenders?
Does the Slender Fender need to be installed by a dealer or technician?
What warranty do you offer on the device?
Is this device available under assistive device programs?
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Product Information for Therapists
Universal Mounting Kit Installation Guide
Post clamp receiver can be mounted to both round and oblong tubular frames or can be attached directly to existing hardware, such as a mud guard.
You can position the fender as close to the tire as you wish. This is a feature unique to the Slender Fender.
Tools required:
Installation Steps
Remove seat sling and install spacers
Remove seat sling and install 3/8” spacers (provided) in between the top of the seat rail and fabric seat sling underside.
Attach the Slender Fender post receiver clamp
Attach the Slender Fender post receiver clamp to the wheelchair seat rail as close as possible to the wheel centre. Slide in the vertical post with the widest slot on the post facing inwards towards the seat sling.
Position the Slender Fender onto the vertical post
Check lateral clearance: Position the Slender Fender onto the vertical post for a dry test fit. Make sure the wheel spokes don’t make contact with the fender surface. If there is contact reposition the wheel laterally on its’ axle and re-tighten securely.
Place fender on top of the tire
Place your fender on top of the tire using spacers (provided) to establish equal spacing between the top of the tire and the inside of the fender. While holding the fender securely against the vertical post, drill a ¼” diameter hole through the wide slot and through the plastic fender approximately in the middle of the slot.
Install lock nut into the wide slot
Install the ¼”-20 lock nut (provided) into the wide slot of the vertical post. Put the ¼”-20 screw (provided) through the plastic fender first and then mate it with lock nut. Tighten the ¼-20 screw enough so that you can slide the fender vertically while you position it over the tire.
Adjust and confirm position
Double check the clearance between the tire and the fender shell to be certain confirm that’s your preferred position for accessing the push rim.
Lock it in
Holding the fender firmly, drill the second hole through the ¼” clearance hole at the top of the vertical post. Install the next 1 ¼-20 screw and lock nut (provided). Tighten both screws firmly with your 5/32”Allen key.
