11 WHEELS

11.9Adjusting the Camber Tube

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WARNING

DETAIL “A” - SIDE VIEW

Socket Head Clamp Screw

Camber tube clamps - Make sure the clamp

 

 

screws are securely tightened before using the

 

 

wheelchair, otherwise injury or damage to the

 

 

wheelchair may occur.

 

Stand behind the wheelchair to determine left or

 

 

right.

 

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

 

tube is parallel with vertical

 

edge of “L” square

 

 

“L” Square

Ground/

 

Floor

 

FIGURE 10 Adjusting the Camber Tube

Part No 1171880

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Invacare®Top End RevealWheelchair

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Invacare 1171880 user manual Adjusting the Camber Tube, Detail a Side View