Invacare 1061057, 96-100 manual A R, REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Figure

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REAR WHEELS

PROCEDURE 6

This Procedure includes the following:

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle

Installing the Quad-Release Axle

Adjusting the Quad-Release Handle

Handrim Replacement

Installing Projection Handrims

Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

Adjusting the Wheelbase Length

Adjusting the Wheelbase Width

Adjusting Rear Wheel Height

WARNING

After adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened.

REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS (FIGURE 1)

Quick-Release Axles

1.Push in the tip of the quick-release axle (with wheel) and pull the axle out through the opening in the center of the rear wheel.

2.Push in the tip of the quick-release axle again and pull the axle out of the rear wheel.

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

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

WARNING

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

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

Keep locking pins clean.

5.If the locking pins are not protruding past the in- side of the axle bushing or there is too much move- ment of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth position, refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK- RELEASE AXLE or ADJUSTING THE QUAD- RELEASE HANDLE in this section of the manual.

NOTE: During contact activities, Invacare recom- mends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent ac- cidental release.

Permanent Axles

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

2.Loosely install the locknut onto the hex screw.

NOTE: This will store all necessary parts for fu- ture use.

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

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

QUICK-RELEASE

NOTE: Non-

AXLE

Recliner axle

 

Axle Mounting

plate shown

only for

Plate

clarity.

 

 

Quick-Release Axle

PERMANENT

 

AXLE

Locknut

 

Axle Mounting

NOTE: Non-

Recliner axle

Plate

plate shown

 

Hex

only for

Screw

clarity.

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE

REAR WHEELS

ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE (FIGURE 2)

1.Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the wheelchair.

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.

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Contents Allegro Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Safety Summary Safety SummaryRecliner Option only Safety SummarySAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Transferring to and from Other Seats StairwaysUnoccupied Occupied Percentage of Weight DistributionNON-RECLINERS ReclinersSAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a Wheelchair Folding and Unfolding WheelchairBending Forward Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding Folding Recliners onlySling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsFeatures FeaturesA T U R E S Specifications SpecificationsHandling PackagingC K a G I N G N D L I N GSafety Inspection Check List Safety Inspection ChecklistTroubleshooting MaintenanceI N T E N a N C E Installing Footrests Figure Procedure Front RiggingsAdjusting Footrest Height Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureInstalling Elevating Legrests Figure Installing 3-INCH Extension FigureProcedure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Adjusting CalfpadsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment FigureReplacing Sector Block Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates FigureProcedure Arms InstallingM S Removing Adjusting the T ArmsHeight Figure Width FigureReposition the arm tube on the T arm post Arm Sockets FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Replacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Arms ProcedureTop Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Socket Screws Bottom ClampUsing Figure Installing/Height Adjustment FigureCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Replacement AdjustmentAngled Portion Cantilever Arm Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply LoctiteAdjusting Conventional Arm Height Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Removing Conventional ArmsReplacing Armrest Pads Figure Rear Arm Sockets FigureFront Arm Sockets Figure Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Procedure BackC K Replacing Back UpholsteryAdjustable Tension Straps Replacing Adjustable Back Upholstery FigureWHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical Discussion Back Upholstery CoverBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons Adjustable Height Backs Figure Adjusting the Back HeightRecliner Back Upholstery Figure Recliner Headrest Upholstery FigureFixed Height Backs Figure Slowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchairBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Repositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Changing the Back AngleBack Plate Non-Recliners FigureRecliners Figure Back Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame WasherInstalling and Removing a Seating System Recliner BracketsReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Seat A TCHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureRepositioning the Crossbraces Figure Procedure SeatChanging Seat Width Standard Folding Frames FigurePivot Link For installation of newCrossbraces Folding Frames Without Seat Rails FigureHex Bolt Seat Width Holes Rigid Frames FigureCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws S T E R S CastersReplacing Front Fork Figure Casters REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEInline Caster Headtubes Figure Offset Caster Headtubes FigureHeight Adjustment Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Inline Caster Headtube Hardware OffsetInstalling QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure Dust Release Detent PinCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureA R Rear WheelsAdjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle And/or OutRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement FigureSpoke Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt HandrimComposite Rear Wheels Figure Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rim Locknut Spoke Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeJam Nuts Shortening ForwardAdjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAxle Mounting PlateWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureE E L K S E R S Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Installing the Anti-Tippers FigureRecliner REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Operation Figures 1 Folding/Unfolding the WheelchairActuator Housing Cable Locking Nut Installing New Recliner CablesRecliner Trigger Release LeverMust Look TOO LOW Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureLike this Steps 1, 5Trigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureSqueeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Detail B Must Look TOO LOWSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination SEAT-TO-FLOORMinus EqualsProcedure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate A T Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights LowerFrame Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights Seat Depth Determination Figure A T P T HChanging Seat Depth Seat DepthSeat Depth Seat Depth ChecklistLeft A T P TRight Rear Mounting HoleApproximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyR R a N T Y One Invacare Way Technical Support
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