Invacare Tracer EXIR manual REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels, Permanent Axles Figure

REAR WHEELS SECTION 6

Section 6 - Rear Wheels includes the following:

Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels

Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim

Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS

WARNING

If changing the size of the rear wheel or a change in the SEAT-TO- FLOOR HEIGHT is desired, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same respective mounting hole BEFORE using the wheelchair, otherwise injury may occur.

PERMANENT AXLES (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame for proper reinstallation of the NEW rear wheel.

1.Remove the dust cap (SA Frame ONLY), hex screw, washer (SA Frame ONLY), spacer (if installed) and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.

NOTE: The spacer is used on wheelchairs with removable arms ONLY.

2.Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel.

3.To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2. Torque locknut to 40 FT-LBS.

4.Adjust wheel locks. Refer to WHEEL LOCK ADJUSTMENT in SECTION 8 of this manual.

		Axle Mounting Hole	Locknut
Rear Wheel
Washer			Wheelchair
(SA Frame ONLY)			Frame
Dust Cap
(SA Frame ONLY)
	Hex Screw	Spacer (Wheelchairs with
		Removable Arms ONLY)

FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS -

PERMANENT AXLES

REAR WHEELS

Part No. 1110547 31 Tracer® EXI