Invacare CT7A user manual Adjusting Wheelbase Width

11WHEELS

11.8Adjusting Wheelbase Width

Perform this procedure on one side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.

The wheelbase width can be increase/decreased by 3/4 per side = 11/2 inch total range of adjustment.

1.Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 62.

2.Loosen the axle nut and rotate axle busing to increase/decrease the wheelbase width.

3.Securely tighten axle nut. Torque nut to 30-35 ft.-lbs.

4.Count the number of threads showing on the axle bushing.

￿WARNING3

ALWAYS leave /4 inch of axle bushing engaged into camber tube otherwise damage and/or injury may occur.

The number of threads showing on the axle bushing should be equal on both sides of the wheelchair. Otherwise, wheelchair performance may be affected.

Threads

Axle Bushing

Camber

Tube

Axle Nut

5. Repeat STEPS 2-3 for the opposite axle bushing. FIGURE 11

6.Install the rear wheels. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 62

Adjusting Wheelbase Width

Invacare® Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair 72 Part No 1167484