Invacare Tracer Titan, SX R E A R W H E E, Removing/Installing The Rear Wheels, Permanent Axle

REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 4

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels

Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle

Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result.

Quick-Release Axles (FIGURE 2)

NOTE: Quick Release Axles are available on Non-Re- cliner wheelchairs ONLY.

1.Push in the tip of the quick-release axle (with wheel) and pull the axle out through the opening in the center of the rear wheel and axle spacer.

2.Push in the tip of the quick-release axle again and pull the axle out of the rear wheel.

3.Repeat STEPS 1-2for the opposite rear wheel.

4.To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-3.

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REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS

NOTE: Non-Recliner ONLY. For the SX RECLINER see REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in PROCEDURE 8 of this manual.

Permanent Axles (FIGURE 1)

1.Remove the dust cap, hex screw, spacer and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheel- chair.

2.Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.

3.To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2.

4.Adjust wheel locks. Refer to WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.

WARNING

Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axle are fully released BE- FORE operating the wheelchair.

The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for a posi- tive lock.

Keep locking pins clean.

Invacare recommends inserting quick-release axles with the head end to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release dur- ing contact activities.

5.If the locking pins are not protruding past the in- side of the axle bushing or there is too much move- ment of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth position, refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK- RELEASE AXLE in this section of the manual.

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PERMANENT AXLE			QUICK-RELEASE AXLE
Axle Mounting Hole		Locknut
			Axle Mounting Positions
Rear Wheel
			Axle Spacer
			(Conventional
			Arms Only)
Dust Cap	Spacer		Quick-Release
			Axle
Hex Screw			Rear Wheel

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE

REAR WHEELS - PERMANENT AXLES FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS - QUICK-RELEASE AXLES

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