Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair manual Procedure Rear Wheels

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PROCEDURE 4

REAR WHEELS

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This Procedure Includes the Following:

Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

Rear Wheel Axle Mounting Adjustments

REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM (FIGURE 2)

1.Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair.

2.Remove the button screws and washers that secure the handrim to the rear wheel.

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WA R N I N G

After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tight- ened BEFORE using the wheelchair.

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1)

1.Remove the hex screw, axle spacer and lock- nut that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair.

NOTE: Observe the position of the axle spacer be- fore disassembly.

2.Slide the axle spacer onto the hex screw and loosely install the locknut onto the hex screw. Refer to FIGURE 1 for correct axle spacer ori- entation.

NOTE: This will store all necessary parts for future use.

3.Repeat STEPS 1-2for the opposite rear wheel.

4.To reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-3.

3.Remove the existing handrim.

4.Install the new handrim by reversing the above procedures.

5.Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair.

6.Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear wheel if necessary.

Button

Screw

Handrim

FIGURE 2 - REPLACING REAR WHEEL

HANDRIM

Axle Mounting

Bracket

Locknut

Axle Spacer

Rear Wheel

Hex Screw

REAR WHEEL AXLE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

The wheel locks MUST be adjusted after ANY repositioning of the rear wheels.

Rear wheel axle mounting brackets are factory in- stalled in the forward position.

If repositioning the axle mounting brackets from the rearward to forward position or vice/versa, the step of the axle mounting bracket must be positioned on the outside of the wheelchair.

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE

REAR WHEELS

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Contents Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair Ment Otherwise Injury or Damage MAY Result Table of Contents Special Notes E C I a L T E SSpecial Notes Safety Summary Safety SummarySAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLINGStairways MethodTransferring to and from Other Seats Percentage of Weight DistributionFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair Bending Forward Folding and Unfolding the WheelchairUnfolding FoldingN D L I N G HandlingHandling Safety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListTroubleshooting MaintenanceTROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE I N T E N a N C EFootrests Procedure Swingaway Footrest Assembly Installation FigureHeel Loop Replacement Figure Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment FigureProcedure Arms M SRemoving or Replacing Armrests Figure SWING-BACK Arms FigureSeat and Back Procedure A T C KReplacing the Back Upholstery Figure Replacing the Seat Upholstery FigureProcedure Rear Wheels REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels FigureRear Wheel Axle Mounting Adjustments Figure Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim FigureProcedure For Repositioning The Axle Mounting Brackets Rear Wheels ProcedureA R Procedure Front Casters INSTALLING/REPLACING Forks FigureO N T S T E R S Replacing Front Casters FigureFront Casters Procedure Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureProcedure For Repositioning the Caster Headtubes Leading or Trailing Caster Headtube PositioningProcedure ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks INSTALLING/ADJUSTING ANTI-TIPPERS FigureWheel Lock Adjustment Figure E R SANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Procedure E R S E E L K SQuestions about this PRODUCT? Call Toll FREE, 1-888-6AURORA Warranty Limited Warranty R R a N T YOne Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA Technical Support