Invacare Pro Series Installing Quad-Release Axles Figure, Adjusting Quad-Release Handles Figure

PROCEDURE 6 REAR WHEELS

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INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE AXLES (FIGURE 3)

1.Remove rear wheel and the existing quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.

2.Remove the existing quick-release axle from the rear wheel hub.

3.Insert the new quad-release axle through the rear wheel hub.

4.Slide the locking collar onto the quad-release axle until it is snug against the rear wheel and tighten securely with the allen screw.

5.Reinstall rear wheel and the quad-release axle onto the wheelchair.

WARNING

Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE operating wheelchair.

Keep locking pins clean.

6.	Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to
	release the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins
	are fully released.
7.	If detent pin does not fully release, proceed to AD-
	JUSTING THE QUAD-RELEASE HANDLE IN
	AND/OR OUT.

2.Loosen the locking screw.

3.Perform one (1) of the following:

A.If the quad-release handle is not releasing the locking pins completely, rotate the quad-release handle approximately one- quarter (1/4) turn CLOCKWISE.

B.If the quad-release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when assembled, rotate the quad-release handle approximately one- quarter (1/4) turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

4.Tighten the locking screw securely.

5.Reinstall the rear wheel and quad-release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.

WARNING

Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair.

Keep locking pins clean.

6.Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to re- lease the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.

7.Repeat the above procedures until the quad-release axle locks correctly.

ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE HANDLE IN/

AND OR OUT

8. Repeat STEPS 1-7for the opposite rear wheel.

Quad-Release	Allen Screw Axle Mounting
Axle	Plate

Quad-Release

Handle

Locking Pins

Locking Collar

Rear Wheel Hub

FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING QUAD-RELEASE

AXLES

ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE HANDLES (FIGURE 4)

In and/or Out

1.Remove rear wheel and the quad-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.

Axle Mounting Plate

Locking Screw

REMOVING

PLAY FROM THE

REAR WHEELS

Length Adjustment Screw

FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE

HANDLES

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