Invacare Top End T-3 manual Replacing Axle Tube Figure, Adjusting Wheelbase Width Camber Tube

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WHEELS

PROCEDURE 6

 

 

ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH - CAMBER TUBE 2000

NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1-inch.

1.Remove the rear wheels. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.

2.Torque the axle nut to increase/decrease the wheelbase width.

3.Count the number of threads showing on the axle bolt.

NOTE: The number of threads showing on the axle bolt should be equal on both sides of the wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair performance may be affected.

4. Repeat STEPS 2-3 for the opposite axle nut and axle bolt.

REPLACING AXLE TUBE (FIGURE 15)

NOTE: The camber tube is always mounted to the BOTTOM of the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: There is no need to remove the two (2) frame brackets when replacing the axle tube.

1.A-4 CAMBER TUBE ONLY - Note the position of the camber inserts so they can be installed to the original position in the new axle tube.

2.Open the camber clamps. Refer to OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in this procedure of the manual.

3.Remove the two (2) rear wheels. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.

4.A-4 CAMBER TUBE ONLY - Remove the camber inserts positioned in the axle tube.

5.A-4 CAMBER TUBE ONLY - Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) set screws that secure the toe adjustment rings to the axle tube.

6.Pull the existing axle tube through one (1) of the frame brackets.

7.A-4 CAMBER TUBE ONLY - Remove the toe adjustment rings from the existing axle tube.

8.Pull the existing axle tube through the other frame bracket and remove from the wheelchair.

9.Slide the new axle tube through one (1) of the frame brackets.

NOTE: A-4 CAMBER TUBE ONLY - Make sure the notches in the axle tube are towards the rear of the wheelchair and the slots in the axle tube are facing up.

10.A-4 CAMBER TUBE ONLY - Install the toe adjustment rings onto the new axle tube. Make sure the stops on the toe adjustment rings are facing towards the outside of the wheelchair.

NOTE: Do not tighten the set screws that secure the toe adjustment rings to the axle tube at this time.

11.Slide the new axle tube through the other camber clamps until the axle tube is evenly spaced between the camber clamps.

NOTE: Do not close the camber clamps at this time.

WHEELS

Part No. 1054916

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T-3™ and T-4™ Series

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Contents Owners Operator And Maintenance Manual Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Register Your Product Name Address Complete and mail this formZip/Postal Code Email Phone No Invacare Model No. Serial NoFold here Cut Along Line Typical Product Parameters Typical Product ParametersSee current order form 250 lbs See current order form Stability Procedure General GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines Stability WarningsGeneral Warnings Continuted Weight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsPercentage of Weight Distribution Procedure General Guidelines Coping with Everyday ObstaclesFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Adjustable Models OnlyGuidelines Shortening FrontDo not tilt the chair without assistance TiltingStairways Transferring to and from Other Seats ESCALATORS? SorrySafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Safety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Procedure MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresProcedure Back ADJUSTING/REPLACING Back Upholstery FigureAdjusting Back Upholstery BackReplacing Back Upholstery Folding Back FigureBack Angle Adjustment Figure Back Height Adjustment FigureHole Number 11-14 14-18 16-20Back Angle to Seat Rail Seat Upholstery Replacement Figure Procedure SeatSeat Rear Seat to Floor Range in Inches Rear Seat Height AdjustmentFront Seat Height Adjustment Before Front Seat Height AdjustmentRigid Clothing Guard Replacement Figure Nylon Clothing Guard with Plastic Insert Replacement FigureClothing Guards ClothingProcedure Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureWheels Quick or QUAD-RELEASE AxlesREMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles FigureInstalling Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE AxlesAdjusting Figure Adjusting Quad-Release Handles In And/Or OutRemoving Play From Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear WHEEL, TIRE/TUBEDo not inflate tire until handrim is completely assembled OPENING/CLOSING Clamps Figure QUICK-RELEASE Lever Standard Closed PositionOpen Position Detail a Measuring the Centerlines TOP View Determining TOE IN/TOE OUT FigureWheelchair Front WheelchairCamber Inserts Adjusting TOE IN/TOE OUTOr 12 Camber Or 6/12 Camber InsertsWheels Axle Tube Will Rotate UP Only Elite and T-4 Models with Fixed Camber Figure Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber Figure Required Camber Insert AdjustmentDetail a Measuring Frame Bracket Distance Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center GravityAdjusting Wheelbase Width Figure Adjusting Wheelbase Width A-4 Camber TubeCamber Tube Replacing Axle Tube Figure Adjusting Wheelbase Width Camber TubeReplacing Axle Tube Adjusting Front Caster Height Figure Front Caster Replacement FigureInstalling Quick Release Casters Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureWheel Lock ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT Figure Adjusting the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel LocksReplacing the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel Lock Footrest Procedure FootrestWheelchair Frame Mounting Bracket Hex Screw Height Adjustment Procedure Footrest Adjusting FootrestDepth Adjustment Tennis Elite Individual Footplates Before 4/2000 Figures 2Changing Footplate Depth Footrest Procedure Changing Footplate AngleChanging Footplate Height Repositioning FootplateInstalling Footplates Procedure Footrest Removing FootplatesRemoving Footplate System Mounting Clamp Replacing Footplate Mounting Bracket3 Tennis Elite Individual Footplates Footrest ProcedureTennis Adjustable Footrest System Before 4/2000 Figure Adjusting Individual FootplatesReplacing Individual Footplates Replacing Seat Adjustment Weldment Footrest Procedure Replacing Footplate WeldmentProcedure Footrest Optional ANTI-TIPPER Procedure REPLACING/ADJUSTING Fixed ANTI-TIPPER Swivel CasterReplacement Elite and T-4 Elite with Fixed Camber Tube FigureAssembleddisassembled AdjustingINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Removable ANTI-TIPPER OptionalANTI-TIPPER Anti-Tipper Push Mounting Holes Warranty WarrantyCanada
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