Section 7- rear wheels, Removing/installing rear wheels, Section 7—rear wheels – Invacare Lightweight User Manual
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SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
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Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
ƽ 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 Rear Wheels
ƽ WARNING
Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear wheel or the
seat-to-floor height.
Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same respec-
tive mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise injury may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
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 (7/16 inch axles only), hex screw, washer (7/16 inch axles 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 if desired.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2 and torque
locknut to 40 ft.-lbs.
4. Adjust wheel locks. Refer to Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks on page 54.
FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
Rear Wheel
Washer
(7/16 Inch Axles only)
Dust Cap
(7/16 Inch Axles only)
Hex Screw
Spacer (Wheelchairs with
Removable Arms only)
Wheelchair
Frame
Locknut
Axle Mounting Axle