Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Adjusting the Axle Tube

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WHEELS

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WHEELS

 

 

6.Pull the existing axle tube through one (1) of the camber clamps.

7.A4 CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - Remove toe adjustment rings from the existing axle tube.

8.Pull the existing axle tube through the other camber clamp and remove from the wheelchair.

9.Slide the new axle tube through one (1) of the camber clamps.

NOTE: A4 CAMBER SYSTEM 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.A4 CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - Install the adjustment rings onto the new axle tube. Make sure the stops on the adjustment rings are facing towards the outside of the wheelchair.

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

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

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

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.

12.A4 CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - Install camber inserts into the NEW axle tube and slide the camber inserts to the position noted in STEP 1. Make sure there is no more than 3-inches (12 indexing marks) of the camber inserts outside of the axle tube.

13.A4 CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp.

NOTE: To maximize rollability: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber inserts are set to the same indexing notch. This will make sure the distance between the rear wheel and the wheelchair is the same on both sides.

14.Install the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual.

15.Adjust the axle tube. Refer to ADJUSTING THE AXLE TUBE in this section of the manual.

NOTE: The performance of the wheelchair will be affected if the toe in/toe out of the wheelchair is not correct.

ADJUSTING THE AXLE TUBE

WARNING

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

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

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Contents Terminator SS Special Notes Special NotesWheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning Straps Table of Contents Limited Warranty Specifications SpecificationsStability Operating InformationGeneral Guidelines Section General GuidelinesDo not tip the wheelchair without assistance General Guidelines SectionDo not operate on roads, streets or highways Weight Limitation Weight TrainingTire Pressure and Information Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Unoccupied Occupied Percentage of Weight DistributionShortening Lengthening REACHING, Leaning Bending Forward TippingREACHING, Leaning Backwards Tipping Curbs StairwaysTransferring to and from Other Seats ESCALATORS? SorrySafety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSection Safety Inspection Troubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions 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 UpholsteryAdjustable Tension Straps Custom Manual Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery FigureReplacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Fastening Strap Hole Back NumberSeat Section SeatSeat Section Replacing Custom Manual Screw on Seat UpholsteryWheels REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureSection Wheels Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles Figure Wheels SectionAdjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles Figure Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles FigureAND/OR OUT Handrim Replacement Figure Removing Play from Rear WheelsOPENING/CLOSING Clamps Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear WHEEL, TIRE/TUBECamber Clamps Receiver Tube Clamps Camber Clamps Quick Release Lever Standard Closed PositionOpen Receiver Tube ClampsCamber Tube Adjusting Rear Wheel CamberA4 Camber System Figure Determining TOE IN/TOE OUT Figures 8 Determining TOE TOE OUT Measuring Centerlines of Rear WheelsAdjusting TOE IN/TOE OUT Course Adjustment FigureCamber Tube 2000 Figure A4 Camber SystemAdjusting TOE IN/TOE OUT A4 Camber System Course Adjustment Fine Adjustment Figure Adjusting TOE IN/TOE OUT A4 Camber System Fine Adjustment Adjusting Center of Gravity Never Operate Wheelchair with Both Ends of the Indexing Tape ShowingWheelbase Width Camber Adjusting Wheelbase WidthTube Replacing Axle Tube Figure Front WheelchairRear 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-INCHNON-SUSPENSION Caster REPLACING/ADJUSTING Casters FigureSuspension Caster Adjusting Front Caster Height Figure Adjusting Front Caster HeightWheel Lock ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT Figure Adjusting the High/Low Mount Wheel LockWheel Lock Adjustment Replacing the High/Low Mount Wheel LockADJUSTING/REPLACING Standard Footrest Figure If Replacing or Adjusting the FootrestIf Replacing the Footrest Footrest / ANTI-TIPPERINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Optional A4 Footrest Figure InstallingAdjusting Footplate Angle AdjustmentFootplate Depth Adjustment DepthReplacement ANTI-TIPPER REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT FigureAdjustment Elastomers and Suspension Replacing Rear Elastomers FigureSuspension Section SuspensionSuspension Section Replacing Rear ElastomersReplacing Front Elastomers Figure Detail CREMOVING/INSTALLING/REPLACING Suspension Tubes Figure Installing Suspension TubesRemoving 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 PositionsSuspension Procedure Repositioning Quick Release Levers FigureReverse Side View of Camber Clamp with Quick Release LeverTerminator SS Warranty WarrantyCanada
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