Invacare T6 manual Adjusting Quad-Release Handles, And/or Out, Removing Play from Rear Wheels

SECTION 8—WHEELS

Adjusting Quad-Release Handles

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4.

In and/or Out

1.Remove rear wheel and the quad-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.

2.Loosen the locking screw.

3.Make one or both of the following adjustments:

•If the quad-release handle is not releasing the locking pins completely, rotate the quad-release handle approximately one-quarter turn clockwise.

•If the quad-release handle hits the spokes of the rear wheel when assembled, rotate the quad-release handle approximately one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

4.Tighten the locking screw.

Adjusting Quad-Release Locking Pins

Handle In and/or Out

Quad Release

Handle

Camber Bar

Locking

Screw Length

Adjustment

Screw

Removing

Play from Adjusting Locknut

Rear Wheels (On Quick-Release Axle)

FIGURE 8.4 Adjusting Quad-Release

Handles

5.Reinstall the rear wheel and quad-release axle onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 38.

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

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

Removing Play from Rear Wheels

1.With the rear wheel and quad-release axle still mounted onto the wheelchair, make the following adjustment:

•Tighten the length adjusting screw until there is no in and out movement of the quad-release axle and rear wheel.

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