Removing/Installing Rear Wheels | Invacare Atlas instruction

SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS

SECTION 7—REAR 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.

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

WARNING

Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear wheel or the seat-to-floor height.

Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may occur.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.

1.Remove the dust cap, hex screw, spacer and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.

2.Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.

3.To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1‐2.

4.Torque the locknut to 40 ft‐lbs.

5.Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to Adjusting Wheel Locks on page 28.

Rear Wheel	Axle Mounting Hole	Locknut

Wheelchair Frame

Dust Cap

Spacer

Hex Screw

FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

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Invacare Atlas manual Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

Contents

Atlas Atlas Table of Contents Register Your Product Complete and mail the form on the next Product Registration Form City State/Province Fold here Cut Along Line Special Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints Label Location Important Notice Typical Product Parameters Atlas A18PFR A18PLR A18RFR A18RLR General Guidelines Operating Information Weight Training Weight Limitation Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Do not tip the wheelchair without assistance Coping With Everyday ObstaclesTipping Stairways Stairways Escalators Transferring To and From Other Seats Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair Folding Inspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Troubleshooting Maintenance Safety Precautions Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Installing/Removing Front Riggings Front Riggings Adjusting Footrest Height Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly Removing/Installing Armrests Removable Armrests Only Arms Removing/Installing the Back Removable Back Only Back Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Rear Wheels Adjusting Front Caster Height Front Casters Adjusting Wheel Locks Wheel Locks Adjusting Wheel Locks SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing Seat-To-Floor Height Installing Anti-Tippers Options Limited Warranty USA