Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Adjusting Wheelbase Width, Wheelbase Width Camber, Tube

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WHEELS

SECTION 5

WHEELS

 

 

ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH

NOTE: Perform this procedure one (1) side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.

CAMBER TUBE 2000 (FIGURE 14)

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

1.

Remove the rear wheels. Refer to

Axle Nut

 

REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR

 

Threads

 

WHEELS in this section of the manual.

 

 

2.

Torque the axle nut to increase/decrease

Axle Bolt

 

the wheelbase width.

FIGURE 14- ADJUSTING

3.

Count the number of threads showing on

WHEELBASE WIDTH - CAMBER

 

the axle bolt.

TUBE 2000

 

 

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.

NOTE: Axle bolt removed from axle tube for clarity. It is not necessary to remove the axle bolt for this procedure.

A4 CAMBER SYSTEM (FIGURE 15)

1.Open the camber clamp. Refer to OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in this section of the manual.

WARNING

NEVER position the camber inserts in the axle tube with more than 3-inches (12 indexing marks showing) of the camber insert outside of the axle tube. The camber inserts will not be securely tightened in the axle tube resulting in possible injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

Indexing Marks

Indexing Ring

Axle

Tube

Camber Insert Camber Clamp

FIGURE 15 - ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH - A4 CAMBER SYSTEM

2.Position camber insert to the desired position. Make sure there is no more than 3-inches (12 indexing marks showing) of the camber inserts outside of the axle tube.

3.Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp.

NOTE: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber inserts are set at the same indexing mark. This will make sure the distance between the rear wheel and the wheelchair is the same on both sides.

WARNING

QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick release levers are pointing towards the rear of the wheelchair and are in the CLOSED position BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may result.

STANDARD - Make sure the hex screws and locknuts are securely tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may result.

4.Close the camber clamp. Refer to OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in this section of the manual.

5.Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of wheelchair.

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Contents Terminator SS Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning Straps Special NotesSpecial Notes Table of Contents Limited Warranty Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Guidelines StabilityOperating Information Section General GuidelinesDo not operate on roads, streets or highways General Guidelines SectionDo not tip the wheelchair without assistance Tire Pressure and Information Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Coping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Shortening Lengthening Percentage of Weight DistributionUnoccupied Occupied REACHING, Leaning Backwards TippingREACHING, Leaning Bending Forward Tipping Curbs StairwaysTransferring to and from Other Seats ESCALATORS? SorrySection Safety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection Back Section BackSection Back Back Angle to Seat Rail Adjusting Top End Back Upholstery TOP END Back Upholstery FigureSection Back Replacing Top End Back UpholsteryReplacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Custom Manual Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery FigureAdjustable Tension Straps Fastening Strap Hole Back NumberSeat Section SeatSeat Section Replacing Custom Manual Screw on Seat UpholsterySection Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureWheels Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure Wheels SectionAND/OR OUT Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles FigureAdjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles Figure Handrim Replacement Figure Removing Play from Rear WheelsCamber Clamps REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear WHEEL, TIRE/TUBEOPENING/CLOSING Clamps Figure Open Receiver Tube ClampsCamber Clamps Quick Release Lever Standard Closed Position Receiver Tube ClampsA4 Camber System Figure Adjusting Rear Wheel CamberCamber Tube Determining TOE IN/TOE OUT Figures 8 Determining TOE TOE OUT Measuring Centerlines of Rear WheelsCamber Tube 2000 Figure Adjusting TOE IN/TOE OUTCourse Adjustment Figure A4 Camber System Adjusting TOE IN/TOE OUT A4 Camber System Course Adjustment Fine Adjustment Figure Adjusting TOE IN/TOE OUT A4 Camber System Fine AdjustmentEnds of the Indexing Adjusting Center of GravityNever Operate Wheelchair with Both Tape ShowingTube Adjusting Wheelbase WidthWheelbase Width Camber Rear Replacing Axle Tube FigureFront Wheelchair CamberAdjusting the Axle Tube Axle Tube Camber Tube TOE IN/TOE OUT Measurement is Within ±1/8-INCH TOE IN/TOE OUT Measurement is not Within ±1/8-INCHSuspension Caster REPLACING/ADJUSTING Casters FigureNON-SUSPENSION Caster Adjusting Front Caster Height Figure Adjusting Front Caster HeightWheel Lock Adjustment Wheel Lock ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT FigureAdjusting the High/Low Mount Wheel Lock Replacing the High/Low Mount Wheel LockIf Replacing the Footrest ADJUSTING/REPLACING Standard Footrest FigureIf Replacing or Adjusting the Footrest Footrest / ANTI-TIPPERAdjusting INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Optional A4 Footrest FigureInstalling Footplate Angle AdjustmentFootplate Depth Adjustment DepthAdjustment ANTI-TIPPER REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT FigureReplacement Suspension Elastomers and SuspensionReplacing Rear Elastomers Figure Section SuspensionSuspension Section Replacing Rear ElastomersReplacing Front Elastomers Figure Detail CRemoving Suspension Tubes REMOVING/INSTALLING/REPLACING Suspension Tubes FigureInstalling Suspension Tubes Detail B Suspension Tube HardwareAdjusting SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figure Adjusting SEAT-TO Floor HeightRepositioning the Axle Tube Figure Clamp Position Must be INVERTED- Proceed to StepProcedure Suspension Detail C Axle Tube PositionsReverse Suspension ProcedureRepositioning Quick Release Levers Figure Side View of Camber Clamp with Quick Release LeverTerminator SS Warranty WarrantyCanada