WHEELS

PROCEDURE 6

WHEELS

 

 

ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH (FIGURE 14)

ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH - A-4 CAMBER TUBE

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

1.Open the camber clamps. Refer to OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in this procedure of the manual.

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.

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

3.Slide the indexing ring on the camber insert until it is flush with the frame bracket.

NOTE: Before using the wheelchair, make sure both camber inserts are set at 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 is 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.

4.Close the camber clamps. Refer to OPENING/CLOSING CLAMPS in this procedure of the manual.

5.Repeat STEPS 1-4 for the opposite side of the wheelchair.

A-4 CAMBER TUBE

Indexing Marks

Indexing Ring

 

 

Axle Tube

Camber Insert

Frame Bracket

CAMBER TUBE 2000

NOTE: Axle bolt removed from axle tube for clarity. It is not necessary to remove the axle bolt for this procedure.

Axle Nut

Threads

Axle Bolt

FIGURE 14 - ADJUSTING WHEELBASE WIDTH

T-3™ and T-4™ Series

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Invacare Top End T-3 manual Adjusting Wheelbase Width Figure, Adjusting Wheelbase Width A-4 Camber Tube