Invacare 1026793 manual Permanent Axles, Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

SECTION 8—WHEELS

WARNING

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

The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for a positive lock.

Keep locking pins clean.

5.If the locking pins are not protruding past the inside of the axle bushing or there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth position, refer to Adjusting Quick-Release Axles on page 53 or Adjusting Quad-Release Handles on page 55.

NOTE: During contact activities, Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release.

Permanent Axles

1.Remove the hex screw and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the axle mounting plate.

2.Remove the rear wheel.

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

4.To reinstall the rear wheel onto the axle mounting plate, reverse STEPS 1-3.

Quick-Release Axle

Axle Mounting Plate

Quick Release Axle

Permanent Axle

Locknut

Axle Mounting Plate

Hex Screw

FIGURE 8.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

Xtra™ 52 Part No 1026793