WHEELS

SECTION 5

WHEELS

 

 

6.Pull the existing axle tube through one (1) of the camber clamps.

7.A4 CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - Remove toe adjustment rings from the existing axle tube.

8.Pull the existing axle tube through the other camber clamp and remove from the wheelchair.

9.Slide the new axle tube through one (1) of the camber clamps.

NOTE: A4 CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - Make sure the notches in the axle tube are towards the rear of the wheelchair and the slots in the axle tube are facing up.

10.A4 CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - Install the adjustment rings onto the new axle tube. Make sure the stops on the adjustment rings are facing towards the outside of the wheelchair.

NOTE: Do not tighten the phillips screws that secure the adjustment rings to the axle tube at this time.

11.Slide the new axle tube through the other camber clamp until the axle tube is evenly spaced between the camber clamps.

NOTE: Do not close the camber clamps at this time.

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 or damage to the wheelchair.

12.A4 CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - Install camber inserts into the NEW axle tube and slide the camber inserts to the position noted in STEP 1. Make sure there is no more than 3-inches (12 indexing marks) of the camber inserts outside of the axle tube.

13.A4 CAMBER SYSTEM ONLY - Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the camber clamp.

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

14.Install the rear wheels onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual.

15.Adjust the axle tube. Refer to ADJUSTING THE AXLE TUBE in this section of the manual.

NOTE: The performance of the wheelchair will be affected if the toe in/toe out of the wheelchair is not correct.

ADJUSTING THE AXLE TUBE

WARNING

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

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

Terminator™ SS

40

Part No. 1052712 Rev D

Page 40
Image 40
Invacare TerminatorTM SS manual Adjusting the Axle Tube