Invacare EX2 warranty Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

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.

If changing the size of the rear wheel or a change in the Seat-to-Floor Height is desired, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

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.

Permanent Axles

WARNING

This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.

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

1.Remove the dust cap (SA Frame only), hex screw, washer (SA Frame only), spacer (if installed) and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: The spacer is used on wheelchairs with removable arms only.

2.Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel if desired.

3.To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1‐2 and torque locknut to 40 ft.‐lbs.

4.Adjust wheel locks. Refer to Using/Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks on page 35.

Rear Wheel	Axle Mounting	Locknut
	Axle

Washer

(SA Frame

ONLY)

Dust Cap

(SA Frame

Hex

Wheelchair

Frame

Spacer (Wheelchairs

with Removable

Arms ONLY)

ONLY)

Screw

FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Axles

Tracer® EX2 30 Part No. 1110546