SECTION 5

WHEELS

 

 

ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER

CAMBER TUBE 2000

The axle tube must be replaced to change the camber. Refer to REPLACING AXLE TUBE in this section of the manual.

A4 CAMBER SYSTEM (FIGURE 7)

WHEELS

NOTE: Perform this procedure to one (1) side of the wheelchair at a time for ease of adjustment.

1.

Open the camber clamp. Refer to

 

OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in this

 

section of the manual.

2.

Pull one (1) rear wheel with camber

 

insert out of axle tube.

3.

Remove the rear wheel from the

 

camber insert.

4.

Rotate the camber insert 180o.

Rear View of Wheelchair

Camber Insert -

Rotate 180o

Indexing Ring

Indexing Marks

Axle Tube

Camber Clamp

5. Reinstall the rear wheel into the

camber insert.

FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING REAR

WHEEL CAMBER -

A4 CAMBER SYSTEM

WARNING

NEVER position the camber inserts in the axle tube with more than 3- inches (12 indexing marks showing) of the camber insert outside of the axle tube. The camber inserts will not be securely tightened in the axle tube resulting in possible injury to the user and/or damage to the wheelchair.

6.Position the camber insert to the desired position. Make sure there is no more than 3-inches (12 indexing marks) of the camber inserts outside of the axle tube.

7.Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp.

NOTE: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber inserts are set to the same indexing mark. This will make sure the distance between the rear wheel and the wheelchair is the same on both sides.

WARNING

QUICK RELEASE LEVERS - Make sure the quick release levers are pointing towards the rear of the wheelchair and are in the CLOSED position BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may result.

STANDARD - Make sure the hex screws and locknuts are securely tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise personal injury or damage to the wheelchair may result.

8.Close the camber clamp. Refer to OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in this section of the manual.

9.Repeat STEPS 1-8 for opposite side of wheelchair.

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Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber, Camber Tube, A4 Camber System Figure