
SECTION
SECTION 5—WHEELS
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
CAUTION
Changing the size of the rear wheels can affect the performance of the wheelchair. Contact Invacare at the telephone numbers on the back of this manual before changing rear wheel size.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
1.Perform one of the following:
•Quick‐Release ‐ Push in the tip of the quick‐release axle and pull axle and wheel away from the wheelchair.
•Quad‐Release ‐ Lift up on the handle of the quad‐release axle and pull axle and wheel away from the wheelchair.
2.Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.
3.Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair by reversing STEPS 1‐2.
WARNING
Pull on the rear wheel to make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick/
Keep locking pins clean.
4.If there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth motion, refer to Adjusting Quick‐Release Axles on page 36 or Adjusting Quad‐Release Handles on page 37.
NOTE: Quad‐Release Axle not shown. Locking pins on the Quad‐Release Axle are the same as Quick‐Release Axle.
Axle
Detent Pin
Wheelchair Frame
Rear Wheel
Locking Pins
FIGURE 5.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
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