Invacare PH904A, PHW93 manual Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube, Installing/Removing Rear Wheels

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SECTION 8—WHEELS

Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube

WARNING

Replacement of caster tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.

Installing/Removing Rear Wheels

Quick-Release

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2.

NOTE: To remove rear wheels, reverse this procedure.

1.Push in the detent pin of the quick-release axle and insert the quick-release axle through the center of the rear wheel.

2.Push in the tip of the quick-release axle again and insert the axle (with wheel) into the axle mounting plate on the side of the wheelchair frame until the assembly locks in place.

WARNING

Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axles are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair.

The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the axle mounting plate for a positive lock.

Keep locking pins clean.

3.Ensure quick release axle locking pins are properly engaged and secure in the axle mounting plate by pulling the rear wheel away from the wheelchair frame. If the locking pins DO NOT engage or there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth position refer to Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle on page 59.

4.Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other rear wheel assembly.

		Wheelchair
		Frame
Locking
Pins
		Wheel
		Mounting
Detent		Bracket
Detent		Rear Wheel
Pin	Quick-Release Axle	Rear Wheel
	Quick-Release Axle

	5. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to Wheel	FIGURE 8.2 Installing/Removing Rear
	Lock Adjustment on page 61.
		Wheels - Quick-Release

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Contents CompassSPT Compass SPT Limited CompassSPT Table of Contents Front Riggings BACK/SEAT Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the nextProduct Registration Form Fold Here Cut Along Line Signal Word Meaning Special NotesTo Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS Label Locations Features Typical Product Parameters Invacare Compass SPTInformation for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants General GuidelinesStability Operating Information Weight Training Weight LimitationSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLINGStability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles Stability and BalanceReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Leaning Backwards Tipping Rear Wheel Configuration OnlyTipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair without Step Tube Tipping Curbs Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesTipping Front Wheel Configuration Only Stairways Rear Wheel Configuration OnlyStairways Front Wheel Configuration Only Escalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsSafety Inspection Checklists Safety Inspection ChecklistInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust MonthlyTroubleshooting Mechanical Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyMaintenance/Transporting Suggested Maintenance ProceduresTransporting the Invacare Compass SPT Front Riggings Installing/Removing Swingaway Front RiggingsInstalling RemovingHeight Adjustment Ranges Installing/Removing Lift-Off FootrestAdjusting Footrest Height 60, 70 and 70 Taper70 MFX, 90, 70 Lift and 90 Lift Footrests Model PHW93 and PH904A Front RiggingsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Hinge Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate HingeDepth Adjustment Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up FootplatesAngle Adjustment Disassembly Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop ReplacementInstalling/Removing Elevating Legrests ReassemblyRaising/Lowering the Elevating Legrest Replacing Sector BlockAdjusting Calfpad Height Adjusting Footplate Height and Calfpad Height/DepthAdjusting the Footplate Height Adjusting Calfpad Depth12 Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop Replacement Replacing Sector BlockInstalling Impact Guards/Calf Strap/H-Calf Strap 14 Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap/H-Calf StrapAdjusting Armrest Using/Adjusting Dual Point ArmsInstalling Armrest ArmsReplacing Dual Point Arm Pad Replacing Dual Point Arm Clothing GuardsInstalling T-Arms Installing/Removing T-ArmsRemoving T-Arms Adjusting The T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm HeightAdjusting T-Arm Width Adjusting T-Arm DepthAdjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting T-Arm SocketsAdjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists And/or Side Guards Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists And/or Side GuardsFolding/Unfolding Back Assembly BACK/SEATInstalling and Removing a Seating System Installing Stroller HandleStroller Handle Adjusting the Back Release Cord Adjusting/Replacing the Back Release CordReplacing the Back Release Cord Installing/Replacing Seat Positioning Straps ReplacingInstalling/Replacing Chest Positioning Straps Installing/Replacing Chest Positioning StrapsTilt Engaging Tilt-In-SpaceAdjusting Trigger Release Cables 14 to 20-Inch Wide Wheelchairs21 to 22-Inch Wide Wheelchairs Adjusting Trigger Release Cables Wheels Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-inch Caster/ForkInstalling Caster/Fork Replacing Caster/ForkInstalling/Removing Rear Wheels Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/TubeQuick-Release Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle Permanent AxleReplacing/Repairing Wheel Tire/Tube Replacing Wheel HandrimWheel Lock Adjustment Wheel Locks and ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-TippersAdjusting Anti-Tippers Limited Warranty USA