Invacare Atlas manual Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

WARNING

Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height.

Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.

1.Remove the dust cap, hex screw, spacer and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.

2.Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.

3.To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1‐2.

4.Torque the locknut to 40 ft‐lbs.

5.Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to Adjusting Wheel Locks on page 28.

Rear Wheel Axle Mounting Hole Locknut

Wheelchair Frame

Dust Cap

Spacer

Hex Screw

FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

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