Invacare CT7A user manual Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

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11 WHEELS

11 Wheels

￿ WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

11.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

￿ CAUTION

Changing the size of the rear wheels can affect the performance of the wheelchair. Contact Invacare at the telephone numbers on the back of this manual before changing rear wheel size.

1.Perform one of the following:

Quick-Release - Push in the tip of the quick-release axle and pull axle and wheel away from the wheelchair.

Quad-Release - Lift up on the handle of the quad-release axle and pull axle and wheel away from the wheelchair.

2.Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.

3.Reinstall the rear wheels onto the wheelchair by reversing STEPS 1-2.

￿ WARNING

Pull on the rear wheel to make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick/ quad-release axle are fully released before operating wheelchair.

Keep locking pins clean.

4.If there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in an “in and out” motion, refer to Adjusting Quick-Release Axles on page 63 or Adjusting Quad-Release Handles on page 64.

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Contents Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Contents Seat ANTI-TIPPER Symbols GeneralLimited Warranty Wheelchair User SafetyGeneral Guidelines Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints Stability WarningRepair and Service Information Operating InformationTire Pressure and Information Weight TrainingSeat Positioning Straps Serial Number Label Location OverviewLabel Locations Component Identification 70, 75, 80  All specifications are approximateTypical Product Parameters Foldover Back UpholsteryCasters Stability and Balance Safety/Handling of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning Backwards Lengthening Wheelbase ShorteningReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching, Leaning Bending Forward Backwards Coping with Everyday ObstaclesTipping Tipping CurbsStairways Moving Up StairsMoving Down Stairs StairwaysEscalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsInspect Initially Safety InspectionSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyTroubleshooting Maintenance Maintenance Safety PrecautionsSuggested Maintenance Procedures  Tire wear is excessive if Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/TubeReplacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube Replacing the Footrest Adjusting/Replacing Standard FootrestFootrest Adjusting the Footrest Adjusting Footplate AngleAdjusting Footplate Depth AdjustmentsDepthInstalling the Swingaway Padded Armrest Socket ArmsRight Side Armrest Socket Left Side Armrest SocketShort Mounting Plunger Pin Removing Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Swingaway Padded ArmrestAdjusting Height  To remove the T-arm, reverse this procedure Adjusting T-Arm HeightAdjusting T-Arm Position Back Unfolding/Folding the BackDetail a Folding the Back Detail B Unfolding the Back Detail CBack Angle Adjustment  For this procedure, refer to FigureRepeat Steps 2-6 for remaining back cane Detail Detail DThis orientation Hole in adjustmentWhen installed Square will align withOption  The back upholstery cover is designed for three reasons Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryBack Upholstery Cover Adjusting the Tautness of the Back Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Removing the Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling the Lumbar Strap Removing the Back Upholstery CoverBack Canes Installing the Back Upholstery CoverDetail a Detail B Removing/Installing Foldover Back Upholstery Detail ERemoving Foldover Back Upholstery Installing Foldover Back UpholsteryBack Height Adjustment Front WheelchairHole Number Back CaneRemoving/Installing the Back Frame InstallingSeat Replacing Seat UpholsterySeat Angle Adjustment Detail aSeat Angle Adjustment Invacare CrossfireT7A Wheelchair Detail aWheel Locks Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Replacing the Wheel LockReplacing/Adjusting the Wheel Locks Changing Wheel Lock Handle PositionConverting From Pull-to-Lock to Push-to-Lock Detail a Wheel Lock in PUSH-TO-LOCK ConfigurationConfiguration Wheel LockRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Removing/Installing Rear WheelsAdjusting Quad-Release Handles In and/or Out Replacing Quad-Release AxlesRemoving Play from Rear Wheels Adjusting Quad-Release Handle In and/or OutHandrim Replacement Removing Play from Rear WheelsRepairing/Replacing Rear Wheel, Tire/Tube Handrim ReplacementAdjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center of Gravity COG Adjusting Wheelbase Length, Adjusting Center Gravity COGSocket Screw Mounting Positions Front Rear WheelchairRepositioning the Camber Tube Clamps Repositioning the Camber Tube ClampsRepositioning the Camber Tube Clamp Socket Screws Reversing the Camber Tube Clamp DirectionFacing Front of Wheelchair OccurCamber Tube Direction Facing Rear of Wheelchair Adjusting Wheelbase Width Removing the Camber Tube Removing/Installing the Camber TubeInstalling the Camber Tube Detail a Correct Orientation for Each Camber Tube Detail a Side View Adjusting the Camber Tube Standright. behind the wheelchair to determine left or Determining/Setting Toe In/Toe Out  For this procedure, refer to on page 74 and FigureTop View of Wheelchair Adjusting Fork Tension Top View of WheelchairAdjusting Fork Tension Suspension Forks Removing the Caster Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster AssembliesStandard Forks  One mounting screw will not turnOne Sided Fork Installing the CasterInstalling the Caster Removing the CasterInstalling Fork Assembly Removing/Installing the Fork AssemblyRemoving Fork Assembly Detail B Suspension Fork Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks OnlyDetail a Standard Fork Detail C ONE Sided ForkInstalling the Elastomer Removing/Installing the Elastomers Suspension Forks OnlyAdjusting/Replacing Anti-tipper Anti-TipperInjury or property damage Adjusting Anti-tipperReplacing Anti-tipper Adjustment Holes Detail a ANTI-TIPPER211/8 Anti-Tipper USA Canada