WHEELS

PROCEDURE 6

WHEELS

 

 

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.

9.Close the camber clamp. Refer to OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in this procedure of the manual.

10.Repeat STEPS 1-9 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

WARNING

Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick/quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair.

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

Keep locking pins clean.

11.If the locking pins of the quick/quad-release axles are not protruding past the inside of the axle bushing or there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and forth position, refer to ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES or REMOVING THE PLAY FROM THE REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual.

12.Refer to the following chart to determine if it will be necessary to adjust the toe in/toe out of the wheelchair.

Camber Insert

Adjustment

Degree Range

Required

 

 

0 and 3, 0 and 6,

NO

3 and 6, 9 and 12

 

 

 

0 and 9, 0 and 12, 3 and 9

* YES

3 and 12, 6 and 9, 6 and 12

 

* Refer to ADJUSTING TOE IN/TOE OUT in this procedure of the manual.

Indexing Marks

Rear View of Wheelchair

 

 

Camber Insert - Rotate 180o

Axle Tube

Indexing Ring

Frame Bracket

FIGURE 12 - REPOSITIONING CAMBER INSERTS

(ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL CAMBER)

T-3™ and T-4™ Series

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Invacare Top End T-3 manual Camber Insert Adjustment, Required