SHROUD/WHEELS

PROCEDURE 8

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Replacing the Foam Filled Tires onto the Wheel Rim

Removing/Installing the Shroud

Engaging/Disengaging Motor Locks

Removing/Installing the Axle Shroud Covers

Replacing the Front/Rear Caster Assemblies

WARNING

AfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandBE- FORE use, make sure that all attaching hard- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

For the following procedures, make sure the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.

REPLACING THE FOAM FILLED TIRES ONTO THE WHEEL RIM

WARNING

This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

NOTE: During initial use of the wheelchair, the user may experience flat spots on the wheels. Flat spots will vanish with continued use of the wheelchair.

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SHROUD (FIGURE 1)

Removing

1.Disconnect the joystick. Refer to CONNECT-

ING/DISCONNECTING THE MKIV JOY- STICK in PROCEDURE 9 of the manual.

2.Remove the seat assembly. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY in PROCEDURE 4 of the manual.

3.Grasp the charger port cover and remove it from the charger port.

4.Lift the shroud off of the wheelchair frame.

Installing

1.Align the four (4) hook and loop fasteners on the underside of the shroud with the four (4) hook and loop fasteners on the wheelchair frame.

2.Firmly push the shroud onto the wheelchair frame, making sure the hook and loop fas- teners meet.

3.Grasp the charger port cover and position it in the charger port.

4.Reinstall the seat. Refer to REMOVING/IN- STALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY in PRO- CEDURE 4 of the manual.

5.Reconnect the joystick. Refer to CONNECT-

ING/DISCONNECTING THE MKIV JOY- STICK in PROCEDURE 9 of the manual.

Charger

Port

Cover

Hook and

Shroud

 

Loop

 

Fasteners

 

Wheelchair

Hook and

Frame

Loop

 

Fasteners

NOTE: Hook and loop fasteners under shroud NOT shown for clarity

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SHROUD

ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTOR LOCKS (FIGURE 2)

WARNING

DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks until the ON/OFF switch on the joy- stick is in the OFF position.

CAUTION

Ensure both motor locks are fully engaged BEFORE driving the wheelchair

NOTE: The motor lock disengagement/engage- ment allows freewheeling OR joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair WITHOUT power.

1.Locate the motor lock handles on the motors.

2.Perform one (1) of the following:

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Invacare ProntoTM M6 REMOVING/INSTALLING the Shroud Figure, Replacing the Foam Filled Tires Onto the Wheel RIM, O U D

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