8 REAR WHEELS

Quick-Release Axles

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WARNING

NEVER use quick-release axles on the recliner.

If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame for proper reinstallation of the new rear wheel.

1.Push the detent pin in the tip of the quick-release axle (with wheel) and pull the axle out through the opening in the center of the rear wheel and axle spacer.

2. Push the detent pin in the tip of the quick-release axle again and pull

the axle out of the rear wheel.

Detail “A” - Detent balls and detent pin

3.

Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite rear wheel.

4.

To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-3.

￿ WARNING

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

Axle Bushing

Inside of

Wheelchair

Detent Balls

Quick-Release Axle

Outside of

Wheelchair

Detent Pin

The detent balls MUST be protruding past the inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for a positive lock (Detail “A”).

Keep detent balls clean.

Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the detent pin to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release during contact activities.

5.If the detent balls are not protruding past the inside of the axle bushing or there is too much side-to-side movement of the rear wheel assembly, refer to Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle on page 50.

Wheelchair Frame

Axle Mounting Positions

Rear Wheel

Quick Release Axle

Axle Spacer

FIGURE 2 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Quick-Release Axles

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Invacare® Jymni™ Pediatric Series Wheelchair

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Invacare 9000 STANDARD WEIGHT user manual Quick-Release Axles, Detail a Detent balls and detent pin, Inside Wheelchair