SECTION
Adjusting Quick-Release Axles
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
1.Remove rear wheel and quick‐release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.
2.Depress detent pin in the quick‐release axle and slide axle through the wheel hub.
3.Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.
4.Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of the quick‐release axle.
5.Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.
Adjustable Axle Position
Camber Bar
Locking Pins
Locknut
Detent Pin
NOTE: End of Quick Release |
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axle is shown for reference | Wheel Hub |
only. It is not visible when |
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inserted into camber bar. |
FIGURE 5.2 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles
Replacing Quad-Release Axles
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3.
1.Remove rear wheel and the existing quick‐release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.
2.Remove existing quick‐release axle from rear wheel.
3.Insert new quad‐release axle through rear wheel hub.
4.Slide locking collar onto quad‐release axle until it is snug against rear wheel and tighten securely with allen screw.
Allen Screw | |
Axle |
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5.Reinstall rear wheel and the
quad‐release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.
6.Flip the handle of the quad‐release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.
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| NOTE: End of | |
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| Quick Release | |
Rear Wheel | Locking | axle is shown for | |
reference only. It | |||
Hub | Collar | ||
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is not visible when inserted into camber bar.
FIGURE 5.3 Replacing Quad-Release Axles
Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs | 36 | Part No 1114851 |