11 WHEELS
11.9Adjusting the Camber Tube
WARNING | DETAIL “A” - SIDE VIEW | ||
Socket Head Clamp Screw | |||
Camber tube clamps - Make sure the clamp | |||
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| screws are securely tightened before using the |
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| wheelchair, otherwise injury or damage to the |
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| wheelchair may occur. |
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| Stand behind the wheelchair to determine left or |
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| right. |
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1.Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the socket head clamp screws in the camber tube clamps (Detail “A”).
2.Using an "L" square, rotate the axle tube until the flat edge of the camber tube is at a 90° angle with the ground/floor.
Ensure camber tube is centered between clamps. This adjustment is made with the rear wheels attached to the chair and all four wheels contacting the floor.
If camber tube is not 0° degrees, then it MUST be rotated so that the axle bushings are angled up at their ends (FIGURE 10).
3.Securely tighten the socket screw in the camber tube clamps (Detail “A”).
4.Determine the toe in/toe out of the wheelchair. Refer to Determining/Setting Toe In/Toe Out on page 78.
Camber Tube
Clamp
| Flat Edge of |
Ensure flat edge of camber | Camber Tube |
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tube is parallel with vertical |
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edge of “L” square |
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| “L” Square |
Ground/ |
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Floor |
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FIGURE 10 Adjusting the Camber Tube | |
Part No 1171880 | 77 | Invacare®Top End Reveal™Wheelchair |