Invacare T6 manual Adjusting Quick-Release Axles, Replacing Quad-Release Axles

SECTION 8—WHEELS

Adjusting Quick-Release Axles

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2.

1.Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.

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 38.

NOTE: End of Quick Release axle is shown for reference only. It is not visible when inserted into camber bar.

Adjustable Axle	Locknut
Position Camber Bar	Detent
Locking
	Pin
Pins
Quick-Release	Wheel
	Hub
Axle

FIGURE 8.2 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles

Replacing Quad-Release Axles

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3.

1.Remove rear wheel and the existing quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.

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.

5.Reinstall rear wheel and the quad-release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.

6.Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.

7.If detent pin does not fully release, proceed to Adjusting Quad-Release Handles on page 40.

8.Repeat STEPS 1-7 for the opposite rear wheel.

NOTE: End of Quick Release axle is shown for reference only. It is not visible when inserted into camber bar.

Quick-Release Axle	Allen Screw
	Locking Collar
Rear Wheel Hub

FIGURE 8.3 Replacing Quad-Release Axles

Part No 1148078 39 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs