Invacare Arrow RWD, Torque SP RWD Repositioning the Motor, Repositioning the MOTOR/GEARBOX Figure

RWD WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 15

REPOSITIONING THE MOTOR

REPOSITIONING THE MOTOR/GEARBOX (FIGURE 11)

NOTE: The motor/gearbox assembly can be repositioned to lengthen or shorten the wheelbase by 2-inches in 1-inch increments.

STANDARD POSITION - LENGTHENS the wheelbase and gives you the most stability and standard maneuverability.

1-INCH FORWARD - CENTERS the wheelbase and gives you standard stability and maneuverability.

2-INCH FORWARD - SHORTENS the wheelbase and increases maneuverability and distributes additional weight on rear wheels.

WARNING

When using a recliner/high back van seat, the motor/gearbox or motor MUST use most REARWARD mounting holes on the suspension arm assembly.

RWD WHEELCHAIRS

1.Determine the desired position for the gearbox on the wheelchair.

2.Remove the drive wheels from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS in SECTION 12 of this manual.

3.Remove gearbox from the suspension arm. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING GEARBOX in this section of the manual.

4.Move gearbox to the position determine in STEP 1.

NOTE: If the wheelchair is equipped with

9-inch casters on a standard or heavy duty base, the 2-inch forward position CAN NOT be utilized.

5.Reinstall the gearbox onto the existing suspension arm. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING GEARBOX in this section of the manual.

6.Repeat STEPS 3-5 for opposite side of the wheelchair.

7.Reinstall the drive wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/ INSTALLING DRIVE WHEELS in SECTION 12 of this manual.

MOTOR/GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

Standard -	1-Inch Forward -
Approximately 65%	Approximately 70%
of weight over rear	of weight over rear
wheels	wheels

2-Inch Forward - Approximately 75% of weight over rear wheels

FIGURE 11 - REPOSITIONING THE MOTOR - REPOSITIONING THE MOTOR/GEARBOX

Part No. 1104849 131 3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs