Invacare CT7A Replacing Quad-Release Axles, Adjusting Quad-Release Handles In and/or Out

11WHEELS

11.3Replacing Quad-Release Axles

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

wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 62.

End of Quick Release axle is shown for reference only. It is not visible when inserted into camber bar.

2.	Remove existing quick-release axle from rear wheel.
3.	Insert new quad-release axle through rear wheel hub.
4.	Slide locking collar onto quad-release axle until it is snug against
	rear wheel and tighten securely with allen screw.
5.	Reinstall rear wheel and the quad-release axle onto the wheelchair.
	Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 62.
6.	Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to release the detent
	pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.

Quick-Release

Axle

Allen Screw

Locking Collar

7.	If detent pin does not fully release, proceed to Adjusting
	Quad-Release Handles on page 64.
8.	Repeat STEPS 1-7 for the opposite rear wheel.

11.4Adjusting Quad-Release Handles In and/or Out

Rear Wheel Hub

FIGURE 3 Replacing Quad-Release Axles

1.Remove rear wheel and the quad-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 62.

2.Loosen the locking screw.

3.Make one or both of the following adjustments:

•If the quad-release handle is not releasing the locking pins completely, rotate the quad-release handle approximately one-quarter turn clockwise.

•If the quad-release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when assembled, rotate the quad-release handle approximately one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

4.Tighten the locking screw.

5.Reinstall the rear wheel and quad-release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 62.

Invacare® Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair 64 Part No 1167484