Invacare 1026793 manual Installing Quad-Release Axles

SECTION 8—WHEELS

Installing 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.

2.Remove the existing quick-release axle from the rear wheel hub.

3.Insert the new quad-release axle through the rear wheel hub.

4.Slide the locking collar onto the quad- release axle until it is snug against the rear wheel and tighten securely with the allen screw.

5.Reinstall rear wheel and the quad- release axle onto the wheelchair.

Quad-Release Axle	Axle Mounting Plate
Allen Screw	Locking Pin

Locking Collar

Rear Wheel Hub

FIGURE 8.3 Installing Quad-Release Axles

WARNING

Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE operating wheelchair.

Keep locking pins clean.

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 55.

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

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