REAR WHEELS

PROCEDURE 7

INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 3)

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

2.Removeexistingquick-releaseaxlefromrearwheelhub.

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

4.Slide locking collar onto quad-release axle until snug againstrearwheelandtightensecurelywithallenscrew.

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

WARNING

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

Keep detent balls clean.

6.Flip handle of quad-release axle down to release de- tent pin ensuring that detent balls are fully released.

7.If detent pin does not fully release, proceed to AD-

JUSTING THE QUAD-RELEASE HANDLE IN AND/ OR OUT in this procedure of the manual.

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

Quad-Release

Allen

Axle

Axle

Screw

Mounting

 

 

 

Plate

 

Locking Collar

Rear Wheel Hub

FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES

ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE HANDLES

In and/or Out (FIGURE 4)

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

2.Loosen the locking screw.

3.Make the following adjustments:

If the quad-release handle is not releasing the de- tent balls completely, rotate the quad-release handle approximately one-quarter (1/4) turn

CLOCKWISE.

If the quad-release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when assembled, rotate the quad-re- lease handle approximately one-quarter (1/4) turn

COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

4.Tighten the locking screw.

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

WARNING

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

Keep detent balls clean.

6.Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to re- lease the detent pin ensuring that the detent balls are fully released.

7.Repeat the above procedures until the quad-release axle locks correctly.

Detent Balls

Quad-Release

Handle

Axle Mounting Plate

Locking Screw

FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE

HANDLE IN/AND OR OUT

Removing the Play From the Rear Wheels (FIGURE 5)

NOTE: The adjusting nut on the quick-release axles origi- nally performed this function.

1.Withtherearwheelandquad-releaseaxlestillmounted onto the wheelchair, make the following adjustment:

Tighten the length adjusting screw until there is no in and out movement of the quad-release axle and rear wheel.

Quad Release

Axle

Length Adjustment Screw

FIGURE 5 - REMOVING PLAY FROM THE

REAR WHEELS

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Invacare 1098318, 60106X144 Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles Figure, Adjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles, Rear Wheels Procedure