Invacare Torque SP RWD, Ranger X RWD Remove plug buttons from the middle of the base frame

RWD WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 15

REPLACING SUSPENSION ARM FOR WHEELCHAIRS WITH MOTOR/GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 15)

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

2.Loosen the hex screws that secure wiring harness to sub-frame assembly.

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

4.Remove plug buttons from the middle of the base frame.

5.Remove the hex screws and the bev- eled washers that secure the suspension arm assembly to the base frame.

Suspension Arm

Beveled

Washers

Plug

Button

Suspension Arm Hex Screw

(1/2 x 7-inches)

FIGURE 15 - REPLACING SUSPENSION ARM FOR WHEELCHAIRS WITH MOTOR/ GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

RWD WHEELCHAIRS

6. Remove existing suspension arm from the wheelchair.

NOTE: When installing the NEW suspension arm, the beveled washers MUST be placed on the inside and outside of the base frame, with the bevels facing each other.

7.Install the NEW suspension arm assembly onto the base frame.

8.Torque suspension arm hex screws (1/2 x 7-inches) to 85 ft-lbs (approximately 1,020 in-lbs) and replace plug buttons.

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

10.Tighten the hex screws that secure wiring harness to sub-frame assembly securely.

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

12.Repeat STEPS 1-11 for the opposite side of the wheelchair, if necessary.

Part No. 1104849 135 3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs