Invacare T6 manual Adjusting Wheelbase Width, Reversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Direction

SECTION 8—WHEELS

Camber Tube

Support

Washers

Socket Screws

Camber Tube

Mounting Bracket Camber

Tube

Camber Tube Direction

Facing Rear of Wheelchair

Camber

Tube

Camber Tube

Mounting Bracket

Camber

Tube

Facing Front of Wheelchair

FIGURE 8.9 Reversing the Camber Tube Mounting Bracket Direction

Adjusting Wheelbase Width

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.10.

NOTE: Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.

NOTE: The wheelbase width can be increased/decreased by 1-inch (2.54 cm).

1. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.

2.Torque the axle nut to increase/decrease the wheelbase width.

3.Count the number of threads showing on the axle bolt.

NOTE: The number of threads showing on the axle bolt should be equal on both sides of the wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair performance may be affected.

4.Repeat STEPS 2-3 for the opposite axle nut and axle bolt.

5.Install the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38

Axle Nut	Camber
Threads	Tube

Axle Bolt

FIGURE 8.10 Adjusting Wheelbase Width

Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 46 Part No 1148078