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WHEELS/ MOTORS | PROCEDURE 12 |
This Procedure includes the following:
Replacing Pneumatic Tires/Tubes - Drive Wheels/ Casters
Removing/Installing Drive Wheels Removing/Installing Drive Wheel Hub Installing Wheel Lock Bracket onto Wheelchair Removing/Installing Casters
Replacing Forks
Motor Replacement
WARNING
AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandBEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced.
REPLACING PNEUMATIC TIRES/ TUBES - DRIVE WHEELS/CASTERS
WARNING
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires.Failuretofollowthesesuggestionsmaycause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.
If tires are pneumatic, replacement of tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.
NOTE: If drive wheels or casters are pneumatic,
REMOVING/INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS (FIGURE 1)
CAUTION
Perform the following procedure in a designated work area to prevent damage to flooring (car- peting, tile, etc.).
Removing
1.Remove the battery box(es). Refer to INSTALLING/ REMOVING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES or IN-
STALLING/REMOVING GROUP 22 BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.
2.Remove the four (4) beveled hex nuts that secure the drive wheel assembly to the wheel hub assembly.
3.Removeexistingdrivewheelassemblyfromwheelhub.
Installing
1.Reinstall new/existing drive wheel assembly to the wheel hub assembly and torque the four (4) beveled hex nuts to
2.Repeat procedure for opposite side of wheelchair, if necessary.
3.Reinstall the battery box(es). Refer to INSTALLING/ REMOVING GROUP 24 BATTERY BOXES or IN-
STALLING/REMOVING GROUP 22 BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.
CONVENTIONAL MOTOR WITH GEARBOX
Gearbox Drive Shaft
Drive Wheel Assembly
Keystock
Four (4)
Beveled
Hex Nuts
| Wheel Hub |
*Washer | Assembly |
*Locknut
*NOTE: It is not required to remove the locknut and washer to remove the drive wheel.
GEARLESS/BRUSHLESS MOTOR
Drive Wheel
Assembly
Wheel Hub
Assembly
Four (4) Beveled Hex Nuts
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS
W H E E L S
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